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Towards Ethical Collecctions

Towards Ethical Collections establishes a principled framework for the cultivation, exchange and long-term conservation of tropical ferns in the UK. By fostering collaboration between botanic gardens and private growers, this initiative ensures legal compliance and ethical grounding. Together, we safeguard rare species and specialised expertise, transforming individual collections into a unified, effective conservation resource.​​​​​

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Web page

Buying and Importing Ferns

Learn how to source and import ferns responsibly, making informed choices that support healthy collections and help protect wild populations.

Buying Ferns
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Policy

Towards Ethical Collections

Explore how responsible collecting, propagation and sharing can help protect fern diversity and build sustainable collections for the future.

Towards Ethical Collections
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Data Platform

Pteridobase

Discover our growing resource for recording ferns in cultivation, sharing knowledge and building a clearer picture of the diversity we preserve.

Pteridobase
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