BGCI Accreditation Scheme Launches
BGCI Accreditation Scheme is launched at the 8th European Congress of Botanic Gardens in Lisbon, Portugal.
Become accredited!Education Congress early bird registration deadline extended
There is still time to register for BGCI's 10th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens! The Early Bird rate deadline has now been extended until 15th June.
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At BGCI we are making sure we comply with data protection according to the EU General Data Protection Regulation, coming into force on the 25th of May. We have updated our Data Protection Notice so you are clear what personal data we collect and how we safeguard your privacy. A designated form will give you the opportunity to exercise your rights.
Data Protection Notice and FormIn 2017 Botanic Gardens Conservation International trained over 932 conservationists worldwide!
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BGCI provides a global voice for all botanic gardens, championing and celebrating their inspiring work. We are the world's largest plant conservation network, open to all. Join us in helping to save the world's threatened plants.
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Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) was established in 1987 to link the botanic gardens of the world in a global network for plant conservation.
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BGCI's mission is to mobilise botanic gardens and engage partners in securing plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet.
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Where we work
Membership includes more than 800 botanic gardens in 100 countries, on every continent.
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BGCI's databases
BGCI has produced a set of searchable databases for those working in botanic gardens and plant conservation.
PlantSearch
The only global database of living plants in the world's botanic gardens
GardenSearch
The only global directory of the world's botanic gardens
GlobalTreeSearch
The most comprehensive global database of tree species and their country-level distributions
ThreatSearch
The most comprehensive database of plant conservation assessments
Featured Resources
One of BGCI's major roles is as a publisher of guidance and policy information for and about plant conservation. Most are available free for download; others can be ordered in hard copy for a small fee. Some of our publications are only available to members.
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Species Recovery Manual
BGCI and the International Association of Botanic Gardens (IABG) have published a new manual to guide species recovery projects.
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BGCI Training materials
BGCI has produced a series of training materials useful for those working in botanic gardens and plant conservation.
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