ArbNet explained

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.[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. 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.[7]

References

  1. 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. 10.1017/S0030605314000866. free.
  2. Book: North American Botanic Garden Strategy For Plant Conservation, 2016-2020. Botanic Gardens Conservation International. 2016. Illinois, USA. 36.
  3. 2016. TACF and ArbNet: A Growing Partnership. The Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation. 30. 2. June 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160910134135/http://www.acf.org/pdfs/board/Journals/Chestnut_Spring2016FINAL.pdf. September 10, 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: Mission and History. ArbNet- The Interactive Community of Arboreta. 25 April 2016.
  5. Web site: ArbNet Celebrates Five Years Fostering Connections and Collaborating with Arboreta Around the World. American Public Gardens. 23 April 2016.
  6. 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. June 5, 2016.
  7. News: Five-acre site at Fryfogel Tavern earns accreditation from ArbNet program. Wishart. Scott. July 28, 2015. Stratford Beacon Herald. June 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160916041101/http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2015/07/28/five-acre-site-at-fryfogel-tavern-earns-accreditation-from-arbnet-program. September 16, 2016. dead.

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