Oaks are critical to the health and function of forest and shrubland habitats in the United States, but many native oaks are threatened with extinction in the wild.

Contact your elected representatives and let them know how you feel about plants, our web of life, and the ecosystem services we all depend upon:

Talk 1, Rich Hatfield: 
Honey Bees in the Pollination Networks of Natural Areas? An Overview and Best Management Practices 

The below case studies were collected and shared in a September 2018 Newsletter from the Center for Plant Conservation. 

For many species and seed sources used in restoration activities, specific seed germination
requirements are often unknown. Because seed dormancy and germination traits can be

Originating in Europe in the 16th century, botanic gardens are found in nearly every country in the world.

In 2012, more than two million acres of important sage-brush habitat burned in four Western States.

Learn about plants being selected and tested for climate change adaptability in coastal areas for agricultural and conservation purposes in this video, funded by the USDA-Nort

Ten years ago the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria embarked on an ambitious project to collect, treat and distribute storm water from the catchment within and around the botanic garden.