PlantNetwork is the national network of botanic gardens, arboreta and other documented plant collections.
Promoting botanical collections in Britain and Ireland as a national resource for research, conservation and education.
Facilitating networking and training among holders of plant collections through a programme of conferences and workshops and a regular newsletter.
As well as a well referenced website

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Booking opens for Tree Forum visit to Kilmacurragh and Mount Congreve

Booking opens for Tree Forum visit to Kilmacurragh and Mount Congreve

Date posted: 31 January 2012

Kilmacurragh is famous for its conifers and calcifuges, Mount Congreve is renowned for its woodland gardens, the next PlantNetwork Tree Forum meeting will visit both in April 2012. If you would like to come, please let us know as soon as possible.

European Consultation on Invasive Alien Species 2012

European Consultation on Invasive Alien Species 2012

Date posted: 31 January 2012

The European Commission has launched a consultation on a dedicated legislative instrument for invasive alien species. If you wish to take part, please complete the questionnaire at: ec.europa.eu/environment/consultations/invasive_aliens.htm. The consultation closes on Thursday 12 April.

Booking opens for University Botanic Gardens meeting

Booking opens for University Botanic Gardens meeting

Date posted: 26 January 2012

Topics for consideration at the meeting include the relationship of botanic gardens with the rest of the university, funding, teaching and research, other uses of the plant collections and responding to the wider community.

Booking opens for Mowing, Watering & Weeding:  sustainable practices for public gardens Conference

Booking opens for Mowing, Watering & Weeding: sustainable practices for public gardens Conference

Date posted: 26 January 2012

This timely conference will explore horticultural practices in relation to economic, social and environmental challenges that face public gardens and parks today. In seeking practical solutions, it will highlight responsible horticulture in relation to mowing, watering and weeding.

Can’t see the trees for the grass?

Can’t see the trees for the grass?

Reports now on line

Grassland management in a developing arboretum – Castle Howard Arboretum, 14 October 2011

Tree Health & Plant Biosecurity Action Plan

Tree Health & Plant Biosecurity Action Plan

Date posted: 7 November 2011

In recognition of the increasing pest and disease threat to trees and the importance of wider plant biosecurity, a Tree Health & Plant Biosecurity Action Plan drawn up by Defra and the Forestry Commission was launched in mid-October 2011.

Volunteers in Gardens and Arboreta

Volunteers in Gardens and Arboreta

Reports now on line

University of Bath, 12-14 July 2011