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BGCI: The global network > The history of BGCI > Conservation approaches
Conservation approaches
Our specific aims are to: What can we do to tackle to many threats that plants face around the world? In situ conservation is the conservation of species in their natural setting, allowing us to maintain natural systems and processes. Ex situ conservation is the conservation of species removed from their natural setting, safe-guarding the plants even if their natural habitats are destroyed or their populations decimated. This also allows the possibility of restoring degraded natural systems. Sustainability of plant use and generally sustainable living is ultimately necessary if we are to ensure the long-term conservation of all our natural resources. At present we do not properly value the many benefits of our natural resources, so our activities tend to deplete and degrade them, even though they are essential for human-kind's survival and well-being. 
Red List of OaksThe Red List of Oaks, published jointly by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and Fauna & Flora International (FFI), through the Global Trees Campaign (GTC), identifies 78 wild oaks in danger of extinction, and raises concern over the lack of data for over 300 species. 
Plants for Life: Medicinal Plants Under ThreatBGCI has published the findings of a year-long investigation into the state of medicinal plants around the world. Latest NewsSOUTHEASTERN US
16th February 2010
In this old fashioned love story, the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance (including BGCI-member Atlanta Botanical Garden) scores a win for the conservation of a rare sumac, as female plants grown at the garden were recently transplanted to the only remaining (all male) population in Georgia. |
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As the world’s largest plant conservation network, BGCI is strategically placed to lead global efforts to reverse the impending extinction crisis faced by the world’s plant diversity. Our efforts are focused on securing a future for threatened plant species. 
