The Ginkgo pages are about the tree Ginkgo biloba and all its aspects. I created this site because of my fascination and respect for this unique tree, a living fossil, unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. It is the sole living link between the lower and higher plants, a symbol of longevity and is seen as one of the wonders of this world. Maybe you are fascinated too after reading my site. ... [Information of the supplier]
The Wollemi Pine is one of the world's oldest and rarest tree species belonging to a 200 million year old plant family. It was known from fossil records and was presumed extinct until it was discovered in 1994 in the Wollemi National Park just outside Australia's largest city, Sydney. The mission of Wollemi Pine International is to conserve the Wollemi Pine for future generations and to raise awareness of conservation internationally. Through public participation, we will repopulate the Wollemi Pine and return royalties to fund conservation of the Pines in the wild and other threatened and endangered species. ... [Information of the supplier]
The Lovett Pinetum Charitable Foundation was established in 1996 to gain practical knowledge of the best methods for growing many species of pine trees under definded soil and climate conditions. Recently, the Foundation's mission has been expanded to include all conifer species at the Angelina and Alder Springs Units. ... [Information of the supplier]
Welcome to the intriguing world of Cycads, survivors from before the dinosaurs! The Cycad Pages provide Web access to a botanical database developed from The World List of Cycads, with a page for every known cycad. The cycads are a small group of plants with many unique features, an ancient origin and a very long history. Cycads are known to have lived in the Permian era, over 200 million years ago - even before the dinosaurs roamed the earth. Although once abundant across the globe, the cycads are now greatly reduced in both numbers and distribution. There are now about 250 species in 11 genera, compared to possibly 300,000 species of flowering plants, the group that now dominates the world vegetation. All cycads are tropical or subtropical and each genus has a restricted geographical range. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
This photo collection depicts the cones of dozens of conifer species from around the world, with detailed indication of the origin of the specimens. Some of them are taken from trees cultivated in the Arboretum de Villardebelle in southern France, others were collected in the wild. [Editorial staff vifabio]
Mammutbäume - wohl die größten Lebewesen der Erde - strahlen durch Mächtigkeit, Form und Farbe nicht nur etwas Besonderes aus, sondern sind auch ein wertvoller Bestandteil für Wald- und Parkanlagen in unserer europäischen Umgebung. Demgegenüber steht aber eine wachsende Zahl alter, teilweise über 100-jähriger Mammutbäume, die - oft trotz vollständiger Vitalität - in den letzten Jahren gefällt wurden, um z. B. Platz für Neubauten zu schaffen. Der Schutz dieser wundervollen Bäume wurde und wird immer noch vernachlässigt. Aus diesem Grunde möchten wir - die Mitglieder des Vereines "Projekt Mammutbaum e.V." - in erster Linie die Natur und insbesondere die Mammutbäume schützen und unsere Erfahrungen zur Verfügung stellen. Wir laden Sie ein, zusammen mit der Mammutbaum-Gemeinschaft einen kleinen Teil zum Naturschutz beizutragen. Auf den Webseiten des Vereines und der Community (mit Forum, Wiki und Mammutbaum-Register) möchten wir Ihnen dazu eindrucksvolle Mammutbäume - insbesondere in Deutschland und in den europäischen Nachbarländern - vorstellen und Ihnen gleichzeitig unsere Vereinsarbeit und die Resultate der bisherigen Projektarbeit aufzeigen. ... [Information des Anbieters]
The aims of the Ancient Yew Group are described as follows: To raise public awareness of the national and world wide importance of our ancient Yews; to survey, record and monitor the health of our ancient Yews; to highlight potential threats; to research and collate all modern and historical references of our ancient Yew heritage; to provide advice to help people protect their ancient Yews; to campaign for better protection and seek government support; and, to bring together Yew tree enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to discuss, enthuse and help towards achieving the above aims. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
There is a boom in the realm of conifer literature in recent years and this book is among the major contributions to "conifer science". The increasing interest towards conifers is nurtured by exciting new discoveries, the recognition of a greater need for their conservation, and their benefits and usage in many arenas of human life. And as stated in a personal note by the authors, "if botany is "scientia amabilis"—the "amiable science"—then, for us, the study of conifers is "scientia amabilissima"—the "most amiable science."" Conifers include approximately 625–700 species worldwide and up to 1000 taxa including distinctive subspecies and varieties, compared with an estimated 250,000 species of flowering plants, but conifers are much more important to the world's landscape and ecology than their relatively small number of species might suggest. Conifers have their own unique appearance, especially when compared with broad-leaved trees. Enthusiasts and collectors around the world have provided a huge niche for them among cultivated plants, and the unparalleled beauty of many conifers—especially cypresses (Cupressus), cedars (Cedrus), firs (Abies), and spruces (Picea)—enhances innumerable landscapes, both public and private. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants with a crown of large compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are a minor component of the flora in tropical and subtropical regions today, but during the Jurassic Period, they were a common sight in many parts of the world. For this reason, the Jurassic is often referred to as the "Age of Cycads". Today only a handful of cycads still exist, and many are facing possible extinction in the wild (such as Microcycas in western Cuba). However, because of their large attractive leaves, many cycads have found a home in public and private gardens around the world. Though cycads are often known by this name, they are not closely related to the palms. ... [Information of the supplier]
The central aim of Plant Cultures is to convey the richness and complexity of links between Britain and South Asia, through the story of plants and people. It is aimed at anyone interested in understanding the world around them. Britain and the Indian subcontinent have had an immense impact on each other, from the early traders and travellers of the 17th century, to the East India Company and British Empire, and then to independence and population movements in the 20th century. Much of this story is intimately bound up with plants, whether as trade commodities, food, or as subjects for artistic and religious expression. It’s a relationship that continues to be important today. Asian food, medicine, religion, music and film have all had a big impact on Britain’s cultural landscape. The Plant Cultures project covers both the historical and contemporary aspects of Britain and South Asia. Some topics will be familiar – the British Empire, Asian cooking and mehndi (henna painting). Some will be less familiar to many – the ancient traditions of South Asian art and medicine, or the role of sacred plants such as holy basil. The Plant Cultures website brings together a wide range of resources: historic images from museums and libraries, well researched information, contributions from members of the public, and carefully chosen links to other web resources. ... [Information of the supplier]