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Hardy Plant Society Conservation Scheme
NATIONAL CONSERVATION SCHEME FOR LOCAL HPS GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS http://www.hardy-plant.org.uk/about-plants/conservationThe Constitution of the Hardy Plant Society contains several charitable objects which are fulfilled by the Aims of the Conservation Scheme. These are
- to identify perennial plants in need of conservation. Usually, this means plants that have less than four entries in
- the RHS Plant Finder together with other identified criteria (see below). It could also include those that are deemed worth preserving but are not in the Plant Finder at all.
- to assess whether the plants identified are worthy of being grown using accepted criteria.
- to identify growing conditions that encourage the plants to thrive in different parts of the country.
- to identify suitable propagation techniques for the plants.
- to propagate and distribute conserved plants to other HPS members, national plant collection-holders, nurseries and the public through Plant Fairs and other means.
- to provide an educational and research facility by maintaining an up-to-date database on the plants and the techniques used to propagate them. This information is provided mainly through the HPS website to include images wherever possible in order that researchers, the public and HPS members can readily access the information.
- to provide facilities for giving advice on the culture of Conservation Scheme plants.
- to cooperate with other bodies having similar or sympathetic aims within and outside the HPS.
- to raise awareness of the work of the HPS Conservation Scheme within and outside the Society.
BENEFITS for LOCAL GROUPS and INDIVIDUALS
The opportunity to
- engage in an interesting, sometimes challenging but nevertheless rewarding activity
- acquire, grow and propagate scarce plants from HPS members in all areas
- grow-on specimens in a variety of garden locations throughout the country
- learn more about specific plants by research and by practical propagation
- do something practical to maintain the bio-diversity of perennial plants
- distribute knowledge and information acquired to the wider public
Conservation in the North West Group
The North West group has 11 members at present. We meet formally once a year and informally at HPS meetings and other events. We actively participate in plant exchanges with other groups. New members are very welcome.
We currently require somebody to coordinate the NW Group's activities. If you would like to help please contact one of our committee members.
We currently require somebody to coordinate the NW Group's activities. If you would like to help please contact one of our committee members.
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. BGCI (Botanic Gardens Conservation International)
. BSBI (Botanical Society of the British Isles) Database of Threatened Plants
. Extinct British and Irish Plants
. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
. JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation Committee)
. Met Office (Climate Change)
. Millennium Seed Bank Project
. Nature Watch
. One in five British Species endangered (News item, 9 May '05)
. Plant Heritage/NCCPG (National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens)
. Plantlife International
. Plantnetwork: The Plant Collections Network of Britain and Irelend
. Red List
. Red List (UK Vascular Plants)
. RHS Biodiversity in Gardens Conference December 2002
. Species-listing Wiki
. The UK Phenology Network (See also: Hepper, F. N. (1997) 'The flower monitor', The Garden (RHS), 1997, January, pp. 48-49.)
. Theft of Lady's Slipper Orchid, 2004
. Wild about Gardens Discovery Survey 2006 (RHS/The Wildlife Trusts survey on mini-habitats to support wildlife)
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