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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Mowing, Watering & Weeding: sustainable practices for public gardens

Mowing, Watering & Weeding: sustainable practices for public gardens

Reports now on line

University of York, 27-29 March 2012

Global Strategy for Plant Conservation 2011 to 2020 – report

Global Strategy for Plant Conservation 2011 to 2020 – report

Date posted: 21 February 2012

‘Wild Plant Horizons’ is a report taking forward the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation 2011to 2020. It was launched on 20 January 2012 at a meeting at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh held in association with Plantlife.

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.

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

Volunteers in Gardens and Arboreta

Volunteers in Gardens and Arboreta

Reports now on line

University of Bath, 12-14 July 2011