Conservation Practitioner Accreditation
- About the BGCI Accreditation Scheme
- Botanic Garden Accreditation
- Conservation Practitioner Accreditation
- Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation
BGCI’s Conservation Practitioner Accreditation recognises botanic gardens with a conservation-oriented approach. The application process involves filling out a questionnaire and providing documented evidence of activities. The criteria assessed includes:
- Leadership commitment to conservation
- Collections of conservation value
- Public engagement on conservation issues
- Conservation horticulture
- Conservation scientific research
- Conservation activities
- Sustainability and ethics
- Staff commitment to conservation
- Network membership
Applications will be reviewed by BGCI. This accreditation is only open to BGCI members and there is no fee. For non-members, gardens can only be assessed as a Conservation Practitioner by becoming members.
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Standards Manual
Botanic gardens may wish to review the requirements set to achieve Conservation Practitioner Accreditation. The Standards Manual sets each target out clearly.
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Apply today
Apply today for BGCI Conservation Practitioner Accreditation to establish your institution's credentials as a leading plant conservation organisation.
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