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Applied Plant Conservation Training Program  
The United States Botanic Garden, Denver Botanic Gardens and the Center for Plant Conservation held their second Applied Plant Conservation Training Program this summer in Denver.
The two-week program featured an intensive weeklong workshop, coordinated by the CPC and taught by leaders in plant conservation and restoration. Topics included conservation genetics, demographics, viability assessment, reintroduction and volunteer programs. The second week focused on developing conservation programs, exploring horticultural techniques, education, interpretation, funding, volunteer conservation programs and opportunities for partnerships. Five interns continued for an additional eight weeks of field work and research. For information, visit: www.appliedplantconservation.org. Plant Conservation Program Manual is Now Available.
Denver Botanic Gardens and the US Botanic Garden have completed the
Applied Plant Conservation ("APC") Training Program Manual. This first-of-it's kind document was designed for people who would like to develop, fund and interpret plant conservation programs. Dr. Ana Sher, Director of Research for Denver Botanic Gardens, headed up the prooject.
The 88-page Manual includes 11 chapters. Contributors include some of the leading professionals
from botanic gardens and organizations, including Denver Botanic Gardens, the Smithsonian Institution, the United States Botanic Garden, the Center for
Plant Conservation, the Bureau of Land Management, and North Carolina
Botanical Garden, among others.
The Manual is available in both electronic and paper forms. To download the manual, Click Here.
For information on ordering the manual, see www.appliedplantconservation.org or the Denver Botanic Gardens website, under "Conservation and Research".
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