Published in 2007, the first Red List of Magnoliaceae assessed the conservation status of 151 of the 245 Magnolia species known globally using the IUCN criteria and categories and revealed that many are threatened with extinction.
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).