Securing plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet
Our vision is a world in which plant diversity is valued, secure, and supports all life.
12th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens
The 12th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens will be taking place in Leiden, The Netherlands in July 2028!
What We Do
BGCI promotes an efficient, cost-effective, and rational approach to plant conservation in botanic gardens.
2021
BGCI’s State of the World’s Trees
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Threatened38%of the world’s tree species are at risk of extinctionLearn more
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Brink of Extinction440tree species have less than 50 individuals remainingLearn more
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Protected Areas64%of tree species are found in at least one protected area globallyLearn more
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Experts1,000experts collaborated on BGCI-led Global Tree AssessmentLearn more
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