State Botanical Garden of Georgia to potentially close

Discussion in 'Plants: Science and Cultivation' started by Daniel Mosquin, Mar 4, 2010.

  1. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is on the chopping block. Via the Plant Conservation Alliance mailing-list:

    Other cuts of note to horticulture / plants in the "summary of reductions" document (there are a few others, too):
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Pretty much impossible to respond to a report like this without making political comments.
     
  3. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes, I know. But people need to be aware. I suppose I could close the thread and leave it as information-only, but maybe the discussion will be civil.
     
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    Margaret Active Member 10 Years

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    A timely wakeup call to all who value such institutions as the UBC Botanical Garden and this site.
    Margaret
     
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    terrestrial_man Active Member 10 Years

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    Glad I dropped by and saw this. I have linked over the Botanical Society of Georgia. Don't know if anything can be done to prevent this but if anyone there is able or has some ideas in mind then maybe they can accomplish a miracle??
    http://www.gabotsoc.org/
     
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