Welcome to our online module on biosecurity and plant health designed specifically for botanic gardens and arboreta.
Throughout this comprehensive program, participants will delve into essential concepts that underpin effective plant collection management and conservation. Topics covered include the biosecurity continuum, the governance of plant health across various scales, pathway risk analysis, and plant health monitoring. Through dynamic presentations, rich resources, and interactive exercises, participants will develop a solid understanding of these critical subjects. They will also gain practical insights into implementing key management tools to safeguard their collections and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
This course will take approximately two hours to complete, and it has five sections:
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Welcome to the module
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Fundamentals of plant health and biosecurity
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Importance of biosecurity and plant health in botanic gardens
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Plant biosecurity in plant collections
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Conclusion and next steps
Audience: This course is for all those interested in learning more about biosecurity in Botanic Gardens and Arboreta
Level: Basic
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Free access for BGCI members and non-BGCI members