BOTANIC GARDENS, HERBARIA AND RESEARCH: THE UK EXPERIENCE

  • David Mabberley
Keywords: Botanic gardens, Breathing Planet Programme, Kew, United Kingdom.

Abstract

The evolution of botanic gardens in the United Kingdom is outlined, with special regard to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The
modern role of such gardens is discussed and particular attention is given to Kew‟s Breathing Planet Programme.

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Published
2014-10-17