BGCI’s approach is to focus on the right trees in the right place – encouraging the preservation of indigenous species in their natural habitats, rather than replacing them with exotic (non-native) species.
Millions of species of plants, animals, insects, and bacteria depend on the right species of trees to survive.
The right trees can address issues of carbon emissions, soil stability, water scarcity, and energy.
Nature provides benefits for people and the planet – once extinct, species can never be replaced.
Botanic Gardens Conservation International’s work aims to promote and develop a more efficient, cost effective and rational approach to plant conservation in botanic gardens. We will do this by leading and advocating, leading innovative and strategic projects, building plant conservation capacity, and providing funding.
BGCI is an independent organisation registered in the United Kingdom as a charity (Charity Reg. No. 1098834) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 4673175).