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
Featured news and recent reports - see all news/meetings
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
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
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
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?
Reports now on line
Grassland management in a developing arboretum – Castle Howard Arboretum, 14 October 2011
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.
