ArbNet
ArbNet is an international arboretum accreditation and networking program.[1] The ArbNet program is supported and coordinated through The Morton Arboretum, with partners American Public Gardens Association and Botanic Gardens Conservation International.[2] ArbNet was developed to set industry standards, foster partnerships and collaborations, and provide guidelines for professional development for tree-focused gardens.[1][3][4] Globally, over 150 arboreta have been accredited since 2011.[5] There are four different levels of accreditation depending on the arboretum's stage of development, capacity, and potential for scientific and conservation-related collaboration.[1][3] All levels require a strategic plan, a focus on woody species, public access, and participation in the ArbNet community.[6] Level I arboreta achieve a basic level of accreditation whereas Level IV arboreta reach the highest level of arboretum standards.[6][7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cavender, Nicole; Westwood, Murphy; Bechtoldt, Catherine; Donnelly, Gerard; Oldfield, Sara; Gardner, Martin; Rae, David; McNamara, William (2015). "Strengthening the conservation value of ex situ tree collections". Oryx 3 (49): 416–424. doi:10.1017/S0030605314000866.
- ↑ North American Botanic Garden Strategy For Plant Conservation, 2016-2020. Illinois, USA: Botanic Gardens Conservation International. 2016. pp. 36.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TACF and ArbNet: A Growing Partnership". The Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation 30 (2). 2016. http://www.acf.org/pdfs/board/Journals/Chestnut_Spring2016FINAL.pdf. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Mission and History". http://www.arbnet.org/about-arbnet/mission-and-history.
- ↑ "ArbNet Celebrates Five Years Fostering Connections and Collaborating with Arboreta Around the World". https://publicgardens.org/news/article/arbnet-celebrates-five-years-fostering-connections-and-collaborating-arboreta-around.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Westwood, Murphy (2015). "The Global Trees Campaign and ArbNet, Working together to advance professionalism and tree conservation in Arboreta". Journal of Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Tree Conservation and the Role of Botanic Gardens 12 (2). http://arbnet.org/sites/arbnet/files/BGjournal%2012.2(1).pdf. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ↑ Wishart, Scott (July 28, 2015). "Five-acre site at Fryfogel Tavern earns accreditation from ArbNet program". Stratford Beacon Herald. http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2015/07/28/five-acre-site-at-fryfogel-tavern-earns-accreditation-from-arbnet-program.
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