BGCI Accreditation Scheme Launches
BGCI’s accreditation scheme distinguishes botanic gardens from non-botanic gardens and recognises achievements in plant conservation.
Become accredited!Seed Conservation Directory of Expertise
BGCI has just launched its Seed Conservation Directory of Expertise, containing over 400 institutions involved in seed conservation. The directory contains information on individuals, facilities and expertise related to seed conservation of wild species.
Search the directoryGPPC Conference - Deadline extended for Early Bird rates
The deadline for Early Bird registration for the Global Partnership for Plant Conservation Conference, which will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 28-30 August 2018 has been extended to 15 July.
Find out moreIn 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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