The place of botanic gardens in the contemporary world
2002
Jackson, P.W. | Leadly, E. (Botanic Gardens Conservation Internationa, Richmond (United Kingdom)
There is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of vital importance and value to present and future generations. Nevertheless the threat to species and ecosystems has never been as great as it is today, with human beings living far beyond the carrying capacity of Earth. This has major implications for future economic and social development and so urgent measures must be initiated in all parts of the world to safeguard the global biological heritage. A fundamental requirement for sustainable living is to integrate conservation and development. Botanic gardens worldwide play major roles in science, horticulture and education. In the last few decades, they have also become importance centres for biodiversity conservation, playing a role in integrating conservation and development
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