Conservation by Design: A framework for mission success Source: The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy uses a collaborative, science-based conservation approach and a common set of analytical methods to identify the biodiversity that needs to be conserved, to decide where and how to conserve it and to measure our effectiveness. Together this conservation approach and […]
Archive | June, 2017
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature Source: International Association for Plant Taxonomy
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants – Code International pour la Nomenclature des Plantes Cultivees
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants – Code International pour la Nomenclature des Plantes Cultivees Source: International Society for Horticultural Science Plant nomenclature database.
Native Plant Database
Native Plant Database Source: University of Texas, Austin The Native Plants Database is where you can explore the wealth of native plants in North America. Use the options below to search for 8,839 native plants by scientific or common name or choose a particular family of plants.
The Threat Posed by Alien Invasives
The Threat Posed by Alien Invasives Source: Botanic Gardens Conservation International Any plant species found out of its normal local is an ‘alien’. Alien plants do not often thrive, but when they do they can become invasive, which causes serious problems for our ecosystems and human economies.
The Weight of a Petal: The Value of Botanical Gardens
The Weight of a Petal: The Value of Botanical Gardens Source: American Institute of Biological Sciences Botanical gardens are crucial in this age of biodiversity crisis. Discussion of the role of Botanical Gardens in the conservation of biological and botanical species.
The Value of Living Collections
The Value of Living Collections Source: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Living collections in botanic gardens and arboreta are precious assets that we maintain in trust for future generations
Living Collections Policy
Living Collections Policy Source: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University The Living Collections Policy of the Arnold Arboretum guides the development, management, and enhancement of the institution’s Living Collections, and applies to all plants outlined below under Scope of the Living Collections.
Collections Management
Collections Management Source: The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University The Arnold Arboretum’s living collections are celebrated as one of the most comprehensive and best documented of their kind in the world. Governance of the collections is established by the institution’s Collections Policy, a document that plays a role in decisions including acquisition and disposal, documentation, […]
Animal Enrichment Program
Animal Enrichment Program Source: Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Animal Enrichment Program Behavioral husbandry is the component of daily animal care focused on how animals interact with their physical and social environment. Goals of behavioral husbandry include voluntary participation in their care and opportunities to express species typical behaviors.
