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United States > BGCI's U.S. Strategy
BGCI's U.S. StrategyBGCI's U.S. Strategy is the result of consultation with individuals from over 30 botanic gardens and conservation organizations in the U.S. in 2007. Thanks to all who participated in this process; we are working hard to implement the results. Highlights from this strategy include four areas of work that will utilize BGCI's global expertise and network to help grow and connect already-strong plant conservation efforts in the U.S. with those abroad. They include: This work contributes to the North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Plant Conservation, and BGCI is working with its partners to monitor and report on progress toward meeting the targets laid out in this strategy by 2010. Our MembersBGCI is a membership organisation. At present we have over 500 members in 115 countries. You can join us in our global efforts to ensure plants are protected from the many threats facing them today, by joining BGCI. Latest NewsUNITED STATES
20th February 2008
The rapidly changing global climate has spotlighted the urgent role botanic gardens play in preserving plant diversity. From seed collecting to on-the-ground research, education, and the continual greening of garden operations, botanic gardens across the United States are addressing this issue. CHICAGO, USA
20th February 2008
Young people from Chicago's met this month to share expression through performance poetry in Chicago Botanic Garden. The Eco-Slam is a Fairchild Challenge at the Garden. UNITED STATES
11th December 2007
BGCI welcomes a new US Executive Director. Heading up BGCI’s new US office, Andrea Tietmeyer Kramer brings an extensive knowledge of plant conservation to her new role in establishing the BGCI US office and implementing BGCI's strategy with US botanic gardens and partner organisations. |
The Red List of Oaks
 BGCI has published the Red List of Oaks which highlights the threatened state of oak trees around the world. Click to find out more and download the report.
Have your say! BGCI Membership Questionnaire 2008
 BGCI is striving to improve the services that we provide to our members. We need your help in order to do this. Please take 5 minutes to submit our Membership Questionnaire. |
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