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George is raising money for RBGE to combat biodiversity loss in Scotland. Biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate and this is your chance to help.
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Supporting this campaign means the Botanics can develop our biodiversity programmes in a range of projects such as:
- Maintaining and studying populations of over 80% of Scotland’s Target 8 species, aiding in their future conservation and potential reintroduction
- Collaborating with habitat managers and organisations to determine present and future site suitability for hundreds of cryptogamic species vital to forest biodiversity
- Providing evidence and developing strategies to minimise threats to Scotland’s natural environment, agricultural and horticultural sectors from emerging plant disease
- Conserving active translocation programmes for rare and threatened plant species, including montane willows (Salix spp.), alpine-blue sowthistle (Cicerbita alpina), small cow-wheat (Melampyrum sylvaticum) and oblong woodsia (Woodsia ilvensis) Scotland’s globally significant bryophytes and lichens
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With this epic run spanning a distance of over 356 miles, 4 beautiful botanic gardens and 8 days, your contribution can help George to achieve this extraordinary feat and preserve our bonnie biodiversity.