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.[1][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.[1][3] 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.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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. doi:10.1017/S0030605314000866.
  2. ^ North American Botanic Garden Strategy For Plant Conservation, 2016-2020. Illinois, USA: Botanic Gardens Conservation International. 2016. p. 36.
  3. ^ a b "TACF and ArbNet: A Growing Partnership" (PDF). The Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation. 30 (2). 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 10, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "Mission and History". ArbNet- The Interactive Community of Arboreta. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  5. ^ "ArbNet Celebrates Five Years Fostering Connections and Collaborating with Arboreta Around the World". American Public Gardens. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  6. ^ a b Westwood, Murphy (2015). "The Global Trees Campaign and ArbNet, Working together to advance professionalism and tree conservation in Arboreta" (PDF). Journal of Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Tree Conservation and the Role of Botanic Gardens. 12 (2). Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  7. ^ Wishart, Scott (July 28, 2015). "Five-acre site at Fryfogel Tavern earns accreditation from ArbNet program". Stratford Beacon Herald. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
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