JUDE LAWTON: PLANT HERITAGE

We were given an insight into the working of plant heritage and conservation by
Jude Lawton who looks after  the Kent Group.here for further information that can be found on the Plant Heritage website.

Helen Ellson talking to Jude Lawton

What incredible, and valuable work this organisation undertakes to ensure that all types of plants are conserved for the future. The work is conducted with little funding and is mostly dependent on the enthusiasm of its donors, members and those  (often the same) who are custodians of the individual plant collections. Do take a look.

One thing you can do is become a plant guardian, which allows people across the UK to become involved cultivated plant conservation in their own back garden, greenhouse, allotment or windowsill. This is the case even if you do not have a threatened plant already, and no, you do not have top house a collection. Take a look at this link to find out more.