Botanic Garden Accreditation
- About the BGCI Accreditation Scheme
- Botanic Garden Accreditation
- Conservation Practitioner Accreditation
- Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation
The BGCI Botanic Garden Accreditation is designed to be as inclusive as possible while still setting a global standard for botanic gardens. The application process involves filling out a questionnaire and providing documented evidence of activities. The criteria measured will assess and value the fundamental components of a botanic garden, including:
- Strategic direction and governance
- Open to the public
- Documented collections
- Public education
- Horticulture
- Research capacity
- Conservation activities
- Sustainability and ethics
- Specialist expertise
- Network membership
Applications will be reviewed by BGCI. This accreditation is open to BGCI members and non-members. For BGCI members there is no charge. For non-members a charge of US$100 will be made to cover administrative costs.
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Standards Manual
Botanic gardens may wish to review the requirements set to achieve Botanic Garden Accreditation. The Standards Manual sets each target out clearly.
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Apply today
Apply today for BGCI Botanic Garden Accreditation to establish your institution's credentials as a botanic garden.
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