The Thin Green Line: Plants and the Future of Humanity

Conservative estimates suggest a loss of one species of life every half-hour. Dr. Quentin Cronk, director of UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research addresses the impact of the loss of plant life on humanity in a lecture hosted by the Vancouver Institute.

This special event takes place on November 22 at 8:15 PM in Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC) #2. Like all Vancouver Institute lectures, admission is free so that all may attend.

About Dr. Quentin Cronk

Prior to becoming director of UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, Dr. Cronk held positions in vascular plant systematics and the Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. He is the author of a number of books, ranging from "The Endemic Flora of St. Helena" to the co-authored "Plant Invaders: The Threat to Natural Ecosystems".

More about Dr. Cronk:

Dr. Quentin Cronk
Dr. Cronk's Research

About the Vancouver Institute

From their web site: "The Vancouver Institute, an all volunteer organization, has been in operation since 1916 to bring university and community together. Addresses and discussions have always been without entry charge so that financial considerations would not limit attendance. Speakers contribute their knowledge without fee and the costs of bringing out-of-town authorities to Vancouver are met by voluntary subscriptions and welcome donations from public-minded citizens."

More about The Vancouver Institute:

The Vancouver Institute
About The Vancouver Institute

Extinction Links:

The Extinction Files via the BBC
UBC Biodiversity Research Centre
Threats to Biodiversity via the David Suzuki Foundation

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 10:19 PM on November 12, 2003

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