Our partner in Madagascar, Madagasikara Voakajy, is working with local communities in the Menabe region to collect, process and sell baobab fruits sustainably, in just one of many approaches to conserve these iconic trees 👏 Find out more➡️ bit.ly/3JnP8FT

A GTC project between 2010-15 trialled different lansan resin extraction methods. Following the study, a sustainable management plan was adopted, resulting in a win-win-win: for the tappers, for local communities, and the trees! More on the study here: bit.ly/3uv9NUn

We can then use these assessments to conserve and restore those most at risk. Like is done on the Global Trees Campaign - globaltrees.org #generationrestoration

The island of Socotra - which split from mainland Arabia 34 million years ago - is home to unique flora, including the Socotra dragon tree. However this tree, along with more of the island's rare species, face an uncertain future... news.globallandscapesforum.org/56656/is-it-to…

#DYK? With >300 species, magnolias are widely appreciated around the world for their ornamental qualities & as sources of medicine & timber. However, many are also in peril. The Red List of Magnoliaceae found that 47% of Magnolia species are threatened with extinction in the wild

#China has officially launched its National Botanical Garden in Beijing, with ambitious goals in off-site conservation and scientific research in plant diversity, after fulfilling one of its key commitments at last year’s UN #Biodiversity Conference #COP15. #climate

“The Global Conservation Consortium for Erica allows us to focus international botanical, horticultural, and conservation expertise on preserving biodiversity at its most fundamental level: preventing species extinctions” - Michael David Pirie Bergen University Gardens

A huge congratulations from all at GTC to Pablo Hoffmann, who has won a #WhitleyAward for his amazing work to support tree species in Brazil's Araucaria Forest! 👏 For more on this work: bit.ly/3kjOGOO

Nearly half of Magnolias are threatened with extinction worldwide 🌱 Learn all about how Atlanta Botanical Garden is working to lead international efforts to save Magnolias with this collaborative review of hundreds of species' conservation status as the first step! ConservationOptimism

Have you seen our GTC guidance briefs for threatened tree conservation? Available in different languages and covering a range of technical topics, you can find information on surveying, seed collecting, tree planting and more on the GTC website here: bit.ly/3spldYf

Are you interested in working in Fauna & Flora Conservation Science & Design team, supporting FFI's plant conservation work, including threatened trees? Check out the job description and apply here ➡️ bit.ly/3wsuvE7 #ConservationJobs

This International Day of Biological Diversity, apply for this Fauna & Flora position to help conserve threatened trees and other wildlife...

#BiodiversityDay today! Learn about the Botanic Gardens Conservation International new and exciting development for ensuring diversity is a part of the #generationrestoration future!

Soils are an important part of biodiversity - from the biodiversity within, to the biodiversity of plants that rely upon it and the ecosystems that build from there. #BiodiversityDay and its time to think about all of the diversity for a shared future! Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Important to remember threatened trees for biodiversity on #BiodiversityDay wherever you learn about nature and #generationrestoration.

Too many trees, the Global Trees campaign has been developing ways to counter this: globaltrees.org #BiodiversityDay #generationrestoration Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Interesting read on Chinese tree species conservation work for the past decade...

Ian Dunn @PlantlifeInt Alex Sobel MP for Leeds Central and Headingley KewGardens @KewScience @KewAmericas All are welcome to join @PlantlifeInt & KewGardens for an exciting Friday #COP15 event examining #ImportantPlantAreas. We've assembled a terrific panel chaired by Ian Dunn 🗓️9 Dec ⏰16:00 EST (21:00 GMT) 📌Side-event 1, 512E cbd.int/side-events/48… 💻cbd.interactio.com/mbkc-mufi-vcb3

The GTC is drawing to a close. From the week commencing 19th June this account will cease to be active. To continue to follow the work done by Fauna & Flora and BGCI to conserve the world's threatened trees please follow our organisational accounts: Fauna & Flora Botanic Gardens Conservation International