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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.
Building capacity, sharing best practice
Building capacity for plant conservation through best practice training, workshops and resources
Strengthening our network
Building regional networks of technical expertise
Learn more about where we work and our regional networks
What we do
BGCI promotes an efficient, cost-effective, and rational approach to plant conservation in botanic gardens
Our Work
Projects and Case Studies
2021
BGCI’s
State of the World’s Trees
Threatened
38%
of the world’s tree species are at risk of extinction
Brink of Extinction
440
tree species have less than 50 individuals remaining
Protected Areas
64%
of tree species are found in at least one protected area globally
Experts
1,000
experts collaborated on BGCI-led Global Tree Assessment
Latest News and Events
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News
15 April 2026
BGjournal April 2026 now available: Living Collections and Data in Botanic Gardens
This issue explores how botanic gardens worldwide are harnessing data to enhance the management, conservation, and impact of their living plant collections.
News
02 April 2026
Winners Announced for the 2026 Marsh Awards
Announcement for the 2026 Marsh Awards recipients.
News
02 April 2026
New IPSN Resources!
The International Plant Sentinel Network (IPSN) has released a new set of posters and factsheets to help spotlight emerging plant pests and diseases.
News
07 April 2026
Global Conservation Consortia Reports Highlight Progress in Magnolia and Oak Conservation
The Global Conservation Consortia for Magnolia and Oak have released their 2025 annual reports, showcasing collaborations to safeguard threatened trees.
News
09 April 2026
RTRP-Seed Restoration Workshop
Project partners came together to exchange knowledge and experiences on ecological restoration.
Tools and Resources
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BGCI Technical Reviews
BGCI Year in Review
Roots
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