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BOTANIC GARDENS CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

The survival of up to 60,000 plant species - about a quarter of the world's total - will be threatened over the next few decades by population growth, deforestation, habitat loss, destructive development and agricultural expansion. Botanic gardens can be defined as public gardens which maintain collections of live plants mainly for study; for scientific research, conservation or education. Many different types of botanic gardens occur, large and small. While their size and resources varies hugely, botanic gardens are united in the belief of the important role that they must play in preserving the world's plant diversity.				BGCI AIMS To link botanic gardens as a co-operating global network for effective plant conservation To provide technical guidance, data and support for botanic gardens in almost 100 countries worldwide To create / strengthen national and regional networks of gardens,to focus their efforts on plant conservation

Contact Details: Botanic Gardens Conservation International Descanso House 199 Kew Road Richmond Surrey TW9 3BW UK Tel: (+44) (0)208 3325953/4/ Fax: (+44) (0)208 332 5956 Website: http://www.bgci.org.uk