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Biodiversity - Conservation of Plants
A Global Action Plan for Bryophyte Conservation - http://www.dha.slu.se/guest/SSCBryo/Brochure.htm
Information on the threats to bryophyte populations. |
Aquatic Subsurface Injection Systems - http://www.seagrass.net/
Seagrass restoration using patented planting and fertilization techniques. Services, photos, and contact information. |
Australian Network for Plant Conservation - http://www.anbg.gov.au/anpc/
Objectives are to develop, maintain, and co-ordinate a national network of organisations and individuals, promoting co-operation and information exchange for plant conservation and contribute to the recovery and long term survival of threatened plants. |
Bloom, Inc. - http://www.bloominc.org/
Non-profit organization that provides information management and network building tools to the plant biodiversity community in North America. |
Botanic Gardens Conservation International - http://www.bgci.org.uk/
Provides technical guidance, data and support for botanic gardens in almost 100 countries worldwide. |
Brooklyn Botanic Garden - http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/botany/index.html
Information for the gardener about plant classification, structure, anatomy, physiology and a section on plant conservation. |
Bushcare - http://www.environment.gov.au/bg/bushcare/
Aims to protect, enhance and increase native vegetation in Australian landscapes, and is a key Program of the Commonwealth Natural Heritage Trust. |
California Native Plant Society - http://www.cnps.org/
The CNPS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of California native plants through education, science, horticulture and advocacy. |
Canadian Botanical Conservation Network - http://www.rbg.ca/cbcn/
A registered charitable organization which helps conserve biological diversity through networking tools and conservation programs for botanical gardens and arboreta. |
Center for Plant Conservation - http://www.centerforplantconservation.org/
A national consortium of 28 botanical gardens and arboreta dedicated to saving America's endangered plants. |
Cloud Forest Conservation - http://www.strybing.org/cf/
Exhibit on cloud forest biodiversity conservation from the Strybing Arboretum Society. Details on rare and endangered plant species, collaborations with institutions world-wide and plant collecting expeditions to Southeast Asia. |
Ex Situ Plant Conservation Symposium - http://www.bloominc.org/MTF/chs/dev/index.cfm
Hosted by the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1999. |
Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance - http://www.uga.edu/gpca/
Study and preserves Georgia's flora through multidisciplinary research, education, and advocacy; facilitate the recovery of rare, threatened, and endangered plants of Georgia and the southeast U.S. through collaborative efforts in our state; and communicate the importance of preserving biodiversity worldwide. |
Institute for Plant Conservation - http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/ipc/
A small unit within the University of Cape Town's Faculty of Science, undertaking research and extension and post-graduate teaching directed at improving the conservation status of the Cape Floristic Region. |
Maryland Native Plant Society - http://www.mdflora.org/
Dedicated to Protecting, Conserving, and Restoring Maryland's Native Plants and Habitats. |
National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens - http://www.manntaylor.com/nccpg.html
Information from the Gloucestershire group of the NCCPG including a newsletter, the programme for 2002, photographs and contact details. |
Nature Conservation and Plant Ecology Group - http://www.dow.wau.nl/natcons/NP/
Carries out ecological research aimed at gaining insight into processes at the ecosytem and population level and uses those insights to optimise nature conservation. |
New England Plant Conservation Program - http://www.newfs.org/nepcop.htm
A voluntary alliance of over 65 botanists, private institutions, and government agencies, organized to promote the recovery of New England's endangered flora. |
New England Wild Flower Society - http://www.newfs.org/conservationtab.htm
The Society owns and manages seven sanctuaries in New England, protecting rare species as well as examples of New England habitats. In the wild, they monitor the survival of hundreds of rare plants and provide habitat management advice and information. |
Plant Conservation - http://mtbruce.doc.govt.nz/plant.htm
Threatened Plant Conservation of Mt Bruce. |
Plant Conservation Alliance - http://www.nps.gov/plants/
Information about projects, grants and funding, meetingsand members. |
Plant Conservation Biotechnology - http://scieng.tay.ac.uk/plant/
Plant Conservation Group at the University of Abertay, Dundee whose main activity is the application of biotechnological techniques to plant conservation problems. |
Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit - http://www.ars-grin.gov/ars/SoAtlantic/Griffin/pgrcu/
Responsible for acquiring, characterising, maintaining, evaluating, documenting and distributing genetic resources of agricultural and horticultural crops, including wild species. |
Plant Talk - http://www.plant-talk.org/
A magazine providing information, encouragement and advice on plant conservation. |
Plantlife - http://www.plantlife.org.uk/
The wild plant charity, which carries out plant species and habitat conservation, owns and manages nature reserves, campaigns, and raises awareness through education. |
Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, UK - http://193.62.154.29/rbge/web/science/research/biodiversity/index.jsp
Conservation policy and aims and links to current projects. |
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
Housing the largest living plant collection in the world, Kew Gardens also undertakes reaserch into taxonomy, economic and ethnobotany and conservation. |
The Holden Arboretum - http://www.holdenarb.org/cons.htm
The majority of land at The Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, Ohio, is maintained in a natural state. Even though it gives the appearance of being untouched, crucial management decisions are always being made to maintain the diversity and health of these areas. |
The National Council for the Conservation of Plants - http://www.nccpg.com
Information on the conservation of the biodiversity of garden plants for the benefit of horticulture, education and science. |
Tropical Marine Plant Conservation Working Group - http://www.ne.jp/asahi/marine-biology/seaweeds/
Provides information about marine algae and marine Spermatophytes growing on the coasts of Ryukyu archipelago |
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Conservation Societies
Canadian Botanical Conservation Network - http://www.rbg.ca/cbcn/
A registered charitable organization which helps conserve biological diversity through networking tools and conservation programs for botanical gardens and arboreta.
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - http://www.ishs.org/sci/icralist/icralist.htm
An extensive list of worldwide contacts of associations organised in taxonomic order. |
The Brown Lawn Society - http://www.brownlawnsociety.org
Organization encouraging environmentally friendly methods for lawn care such as the reuse of rainwater and natural pest collectors. |
The Gardeners Club - http://gardenersclubsocieties.co.uk/
A directory of all local and national gardening related clubs, societies and organisations in the UK. |
The Professional Gardeners Guild - http://www.pgg.org.uk/
An organisation for gardeners employed in private gardens and estates. Based in the UK with members in European countries and the United States. |
Alberta Native Plant Council - http://www.anpc.ab.ca/
Organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the native plants of Alberta. |
Arizona Native Plant Society - http://aznps.org/
Organization with "chapters" in different communities of Arizona. Contains information about what the group does, what they hope to achieve and a helpful but concise "Plant Salvage" section. |
Arkansas Native Plant Society - http://www.anps.org/
Promotes the preservation, conservation, and study of the wild plants of Arkansas. |
Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants - http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/
Information about the SGAP and its activities, FAQ about Australian plants, Photo Gallery, places to see Australian plants, simple plant propagation methods and descriptions of a wide range of plant species. |
Australian Carnivorous Plant Society, Inc. - http://www.acps.org.au
Information from the ACPS on Australian carnivorous plants. Also society bulletins, meetings, written articles, pictures, bookshop, seed bank and other CP links. |
Australian Plants Society - New South Wales Region - http://www.austplants-nsw.org.au/
Information about Australian native plants and growing them. |
Australian Plants Society Sutherland Group - http://www.ozemail.com.au/~ssgap/
The Australian Plants Society aims to foster and promote appreciation, study and participation in growing and propagating Australian native plants and to support and promote the preservation and conservation of Australian native plants. The Sutherland Group is one district group of the society. |
California Native Plant Society - http://www.cnps.org/
A statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with an interest in California's native plants. |
Cartersville Garden Club - Wildflowers - http://home.att.net/~daffodils321/
Georgia based club provides event calendar, service projects, gardening tips, gardening for butterflies and hummingbirds, wildflower gardening, and composting information. |
Connecticut Botanical Society - http://ct-botanical-society.org
Group for anyone interested in Connecticut's plants - detailed information about what the society does, pricing and contact details; wildflower photo galleries; gardening with native plants. |
Delaware Native Plant Society - http://www.delawarenativeplants.org/
Information about the society, events, projects, publications, native and exotic plants. |
Florida Native Plant Society - http://www.fnps.org/
Promotes the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida. |
Georgia Native Plant Society - http://www.gnps.org/
Promotes the conservation of native plants and habitats of Georgia, USA. Information about the society, native plants, events and resources. |
Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance - http://www.uga.edu/gpca/
Dedicated to the study and preservation of Georgia's flora through research, education, and advocacy. |
Heliconia Society of Puerto Rico - http://www.heliconiasocietypr.org
Offers photo gallery and online newsletter. |
Idaho Native Plant Society - http://www.idahonativeplants.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting interest in native plants and plant communities of the state. Includes list of plants of conservation concern in Idaho. |
Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society - http://www.inpaws.org/
Promoting the appreciation, conservation, beauty, diversity and environmental importance of indigenous vegetation. |
Iowa Prairie Network - http://www.iowaprairienetwork.org/
An organization that sponsors events in the Iowa area - offers information about the events, contact details and links to related sites. |
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - http://www.wildflower.org/
Dedicated to educating people about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants. |
Maryland Native Plant Society - http://mdflora.org/
Dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring Maryland's native plants and habitats. Includes meetings, field trips, restoration projects, and a list of native plant suppliers. |
Michigan Botanical Club - http://michbotclub.org
Consists of five chapters and is the native plant society for the State of Michigan. |
Minnesota Native Plant Society - http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/biology/mnps/
Brief information about what the society does, where they are, and how to join. |
Missouri Native Plant Society - http://www.missouri.edu/~umo_herb/monps/
Very brief information with little detail - mainly for existing members with concise instructions for those who wish to join. |
Native Orchid Conservation Inc. - http://www.nativeorchid.com
NOCI is a non-profit group dedicated to habitat-protection, study and appreciation of native plants and their ecosystems. |
Native Plant Project of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas - http://nativeplantproject.tripod.com/
Promotes the conservation of local native plants, habitats, plant communities, wildlife, and environment. Includes meeting announcements, handbook, articles, and membership information. |
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Native Plant Society of Texas - http://www.npsot.org/
Promotes the conservation, research, and utilization of the native plants and plant habitats of Texas. |
Native Plant Society of Texas - Post Oak Chapter - http://pages.tca.net/NativTxn/npsot.html
Information about a specific chapter of the NPS Texas - for people in the Brenham area. |
New England Wild Flower Society - http://www.newfs.org/
The NEWFS is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States. Promoting conservation of temperate North American plants through education, horticulture, research, habitat preservation, and conservation advocacy. |
North American Native Plant Society - http://www.nanps.org
Dedicated to the study, conservation, cultivation and restoration of native plants. Join us in our celebration of the unique botanical heritage of North America. |
Pennsylvania Native Plant Society - http://www.pawildflower.org
People interested in identifing and conserving native plants of Pennsylvania. |
Virginia Native Plant Society - http://www.vnps.org/
Purpose is to further appreciation and conservation of Virginia's native plants and habitats. |
Washington Native Plant Society - http://www.wnps.org/
The WNPS is an organization dedicated to the conservation of the native plants of Washington State. |
Wild Flower Society - http://rbg-web2.rbge.org.uk/wfsoc/
Society for amateur botanists/wild flower lovers in the UK. |
Wildflower Society of Western Australia - http://www.ozemail.com.au/~wildflowers/index.html
Dedication to protecting West Australian bushland is the society's main focus. Information about joining the society, pricing and wildflowers in the area. |
Wyoming Native Plant Society - http://www.rmh.uwyo.edu/wnps.html
Short introduction to the Wyoming NP Society and a membership form for joining. |
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