These resources are designed to provide information and support for those managing National Plant Collections
This includes guidance on conservation best practices, plant recording, and propagation techniques to ensure the long-term survival of rare and significant plant groups. If you have suggestions for resources to be added, please get in touch
USEFUL RESOURCES
National Collection Holder handbook
Click here for the PDF of the Collection Holder's Handbook
Plant recording for National Collections
Whether you use Persephone, other horticultural databases or an excel spreadsheet, keeping track of your plants is important
Accessioning and labelling
How to link the plants in the ground with the records on your computer
Plant health advice
Researching your collection
Knowing about your plants is important and can be fascinating
Apply for scientific status for your National Collection
Anyone can apply for scientific status. You need to demonstrate best practice in research and dissemination
Bursaries and awards
Financial support available to Collection holders
The Wish List
Are you looking for plants? Or can you help others?
Collection holder annual report form
Fill in your annual report here or download the word version
Water use exemptions
Collection holders have certain exemptions from water use restrictions
Open days and insurance guidelines
Advice on holding open days and the insurance we can offer for this
Contact National Collection coordinators
Find and contact the coordinator for your area
Resources for National Collections coordinators
Handbook, forms, useful links and more
Workshops and events
Find information and resources from past workshops
What else would you like to know about?
If you would like information about other topics not covered here, please let us know. Information about upcoming workshops and talks is published on the events page.
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