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The International Plant Sentinel Network (IPSN) works with Botanic Gardens and Arboreta to provide an early warning system of new and emerging pest and pathogen risks. More info: plantsentinel.org #PlantHealth
#Memberprofile: The Grounds & Gardens University of Exeter🇬🇧

🌳The 141-hectare campus is home to over 10,000 mature trees
🌼Holds the National Collection of Azara
🔍Involved in IPSN sampling and monitoring of tree species for pests and diseases

More: gardensearch.bgci.org/garden/4546
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌿 BGCI is looking for a Plant Health Assistant Officer🍂

This is a full-time temporary position for 2.5 months.

Apply now, as the closing date for the application is November 20.

👉 For more information buff.ly/9b4qy4J
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
IPSN & The Illegal Plant Trade Coalition join forces to tackle two major threats to plant biodiversity: illegal trade and biosecurity risks

Illegal trade carries pests & pathogens across borders, spreading invasive species, endangering plants & ecosystems

#ThinkTwiceTradeRight
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A pleasure to join the @rsb.org.uk Biology Week!🌿
We presented the IPSN work in resource creation, research & collaboration, heard inspiring talks from St Andrews BG & @thebotanics.bsky.social, and joined a garden tour

Great chance to strengthen connections and spark new collaborations!🤝
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
IPSN joined #EABRACE workshop in Krakow 🇵🇱, sharing our work with Eastern European botanic gardens monitoring & trapping #EmeraldAshBorer and #AshDieback in Fraxinus collections

Inspiring talks from NPPOs, researchers & institutions, great collaboration for forest protection!🌳💚
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#MemberProfile: Cartagena Botanic Garden, Colombia

👩‍🎓Dedicated to educating, researching, and preserving Colombian Caribbean flora&fauna
🌱Providing responsibly sourced material for reforestation
🌴Important collections of threatened Caribbean dry forest plants

More: gardensearch.bgci.org/garden/3866
October 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
IPSN was proud to share our work at #EuroGard10 (22-26 Sept, Rome):

🌿Lara Salido: How IPSN activities support biosecurity & plant health standards
🌱Itxaso Quintana: Using IPSN resources to bridge the gap between standards and practitioners

Great to connect & collaborate!
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌱 BGCI is officially launching today the Illegal Plant Trade Coalition, to address a hidden crisis threatening biodiversity & livelihoods worldwide.
Together we’ll protect species, support communities & build ethical markets. 🌍
Join 👉 tr.ee/712mMD
#ThinkTwiceTradeRight
October 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
📰 The September 2025 edition of the IPSN newsletter is now available: www.bgci.org/wp/wp-conten...

It includes:
- News items from our latest events
- Member's blogs
- Project updates
- Upcoming events
- A new campaign launch
October 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The IPSN is joining the 3rd #BeXyl General Assembly online, highlighting our collaboration with Botanic Gardens in South & Central America to better understand #XylellaFastidiosa🦠

From Oct 1–3, consortium leaders are meeting to review progress against #XylellaFastidiosa and plan ahead to 2026.
October 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🌍The IPSN is at #EuroGard10!

We are hosting an Emerald Ash Borer workshop🪲and sharing insights on the International Plant Sentinel Network🌿

Hosted by Orto Botanico di Roma & @fao.org

Stay tuned for updates!✨
September 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Join the IPSN Network!

Connect with +100 botanic gardens/arboreta interested in biosecurity & plant health monitoring!🌱🪲🛡️

Join for free! 🔍Access info/resources🤝Collaborate globally🌍Contribute to global plant health efforts

👉To join, contact us or visit: bgci.org/our-work/net...
September 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Last week, IPSN & SE Asian Botanic Garden Network held the 3rd SE Asia Plant Biosecurity Forum!

Key achievements:
🌱Formal establishment of the SEA Plant Biosecurity Group
🌏30 participants from 5 countries
🤝Boosting regional collaboration & knowledge-sharing

Read more: www.bgci.org/news-events/...
September 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
📢Call to Action (UK-based initiative)!

Help us monitor the health of Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)🌳and Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)🌸across the UK

📙Protocols & guides provided
🔎Monitor & sample trees at your site
✅Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh
September 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join us at #EuroGard2025 in Rome!

The IPSN is hosting a free one-day workshop “Threat of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) to Europe: Monitoring and mitigation”🪲

📍Location: Orto Botanico di Roma
🗓️24 September 2025

Register here: forms.office.com/e/XWvSMG20yi
August 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
New online BGCI course available!

Introduction to Biosecurity for Botanic Gardens and Arboreta🛡️🌱

Entry-level, free module covering essentials of biosecurity & plan health for staff and volunteers in botanic gardens & arboreta

🎓Start learning today: training.bgci.org
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#MemberProfile: The Royal Parks @theroyalparks.bsky.social, London 🇬🇧

⛲️Stewarding London’s historic parks with million of people visiting annually
🌳 Caring for 5,000 acres of urban green space
🔍Supporting IPSN’s UK tree monitoring initiatives

More: www.royalparks.org.uk
August 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢Call to Action (UK Botanic Gardens)!

Help assess the health of Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) across the UK🌿🌸

🧪Sample symptomatic trees at your site & send for diagnosis
📘Sampling protocol provided
✅Register interest: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh

#TreeHealth #UKBotanicGarden
July 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join us at @aetfat2025.bsky.social for a workshop on Biosecurity & plant health for sustainable plant conservation

Help shape plant conservation in the region through better biosecurity & cross-border cooperation

🗓️6 Aug, Ghana
📣Open to all AETFAT attendees
🔗https://aetfat.ug.edu.gh/aetfatcongress
July 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📢Call to Action (UK-based initiative)!

Help us establish a baseline for key pests affecting Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) across UK botanic gardens🧐🌳

🔎Monitor trees at your site
📙Protocol & guide provided
✅Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh

#TreeHealth #UKBotanicGarden
July 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
▶️Follow us on LinkedIn!

Check out new IPSN LinkedIn Page - a space to share updates, research highlights, partner activities and global plant health news🌿🌍

Stay connected with the latest developments of our network!
👉https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-plant-sentinel-network/
July 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
At the end of June, UK-based IPSN members met in Hyde Park, London, to share ideas, new initiatives, and connect in person🤝

The day concluded with a fantastic tour of key plant health threats affecting the site.
🌿An inspiring gathering!

📖 More here: www.bgci.org/news-events/...
July 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢Call of UK-based IPSN organisations: Small Grants 2025/26 now open!

🌿£5,000 for 3 projects using plant collections to tackle plant health & biosecurity challenges
👩🔬Open to UK IPSN staff/students
🗓️Deadline: 21 July 2025
📩Send 1-page concept note
#planthealth #biosecurity #grant
July 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📰 The July 2025 edition of the IPSN newsletter is now available: www.bgci.org/wp/wp-conten...

It includes:
- Newly available IPSN resources
- Call for Small Grants and for new UK-based initiatives
- Launch of our new LinkedIn page
- Member's news
- Project updates
- Upcoming events & more ...
July 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In collaboration with @forestresearchuk.bsky.social we have developed an easy-to-follow protocol for improved sampling of Sooty Bark Disease (Cryptostroma corticale)🔬🌳

Designed to enhance early detection and monitoring of this fungus

📄Protocol available: www.bgci.org/wp/wp-conten...
June 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM