Published in 2009, The Red List of Maples assessed 119 maple (Acer) species and found that nearly a third (54 species) were under threat of extinction in their native habitats. The report provided, for the first time, maps of the distribution of the threatened species included.
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).
