Great Botanic Gardens of the World
by Oldfield, SaraFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-03-01
Publisher(s): New Holland Pub Ltd
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Summary
This superb book celebrates over 60 of the world's finest botanic gardens, showcasing the horticultural treasures of each continent.
Author Biography
Sara Oldfield is Secratary General of Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
Table of Contents
| Forword | p. 7 |
| The Diversity of Botanic Gardens | p. 8 |
| Saving Plants | p. 24 |
| Europe and Russia | p. 38 |
| Africa | p. 58 |
| Asia | p. 72 |
| Australasia | p. 92 |
| North America | p. 106 |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | p. 122 |
| Botanic Gardens in The 21st Century | p. 138 |
| Examples of Plants Extinct in the Wild But Safe in Cultivation | p. 150 |
| The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation | p. 151 |
| Useful Addresses | p. 154 |
| Index | p. 156 |
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