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 meeting at Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
Date posted: 7 May 2013
If you would like to come please return the booking form – the meeting is open to all members of PlantNetwork. 10am to 4pm Wednesday 5 June 2013 at Marks Hall Gardens & Arboretum, near Coggeshall CO6 1TG
The last great garden restoration – Castlewellan Arboretum seminar presentations
Date posted: 26 April 2013
Reports are available from the meetings held in April 2013 at Kew and Glasnevin highlighting the heritage and botanical importance of Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden.
Urban green space – call for case studies
Date posted: 18 April 2013
Policy Exchange are hoping to speak to individuals working in the provision of urban parks, allotments and community gardens. They are trying to assess what impact, if any, budget cuts have had on the UK’s urban green spaces.
Gardening in a Changing Climate survey
Date posted: 3 April 2013
The RHS with the University of Reading have launched a survey to better understand how gardeners are reacting to these the changes in the UK climate and to discover whether they have been provided with the knowledge they need to plan their gardening for the future.
Gypsy moth alert
Date posted: 19 March 2013
Pest alert March 2013 for gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), which is an important defoliator of a very wide range of trees and shrubs in mainland Europe.
St Andrews Botanic Garden under threat
Date posted: 19 March 2013
The garden has been described as a ‘hidden gem’ of Scotland but is under threat of closure from September 2013.
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.
