The new edition of this handbook provides updated information and methods for preserving and conserving plants, as well as their use in ex-situ and in-situ conservation programs, habitat restorations, and conservation research. It includes expanded and updated sections on plant acquisitions and field collecting, new technologies for documenting plant collections, recommendations for plant preservation, and a new section on collections research and applications. It is an essential resource for public garden professionals and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 414 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Botanical Garden and Arboretum Curators Handbook

The new edition of the Botanical Garden and Arboretum Curators Handbook has been expanded and updated fifteen years after the last edition was published. This comprehensive guide provides up-to-date information and methods for the preservation and conservation of plants, their use in ex-situ and in-situ conservation programs, habitat restorations, and conservation research. The book includes expanded and updated sections on plant acquisitions and field collecting, conforming to the Convention on Biological Diversity protocols. New technologies for documenting plant collections are described, including reviews of the most common software programs to streamline this process. Recommendations for plant preservation, caring for collections, have been updated with expanded information on basic horticulture practice, sustainable techniques, special applications for conservation collections, and examples of preservation plans. There is an entirely new section on collections research and applications, with several chapters on the latest conservation practices, technologies, and programs involving collections. All of the basic and essential information for collections management contained within the first edition, including specific recommendations and examples, has been expanded and updated with recommendations on new technologies and procedures to assist and guide curators in their critical role as plant collection developers, managers, and programmers.

Essential Resource for Public Garden Professionals and Students

The new edition of the Botanical Garden and Arboretum Curators Handbook has become even more essential for public garden professionals and students. It provides comprehensive information and guidance on the preservation and conservation of plants, their use in conservation programs, and the management of collections. The book covers a wide range of topics, including plant acquisitions and field collecting, plant preservation, and collections research and applications. With its updated information and practical advice, the Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the care and management of botanical gardens and arboretums.

Weight: 839g
Dimension: 226 x 162 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538151778
Edition number: Second Edition