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The spring issue of Kew magazine welcomes in the International Year of Biodiversity with features on how new species are discovered, how Kew’s GIS team maps plants from space (and on the ground) to help conserve entire habitats, seed collecting in Tasmania, and a walk through the wonderful Japanese cherry collection at Kew.

Read the editor’s letter from this issue.

CONTENTS:

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Read all about the work of Kew's GIS team

Features

  • Desperately seeking species
    Kew botanists discovered 295 new plant species last year – Carolyn Fry finds out why this work is so important.
  • All mapped out
    Christopher Stocks tracks down Kew’s GIS team, whose innovative maps are a vital resource for botanists working to conserve wild plants. Download a pdf of this article now.
  • A blossoming collection
    As Kew’s cherry trees burst into bloom, Richard Wilford explores their fascinating history.
  • Woodland spirit
    Improving biodiversity at Wakehurst is Iain Parkinson’s top priority, reports Gail Vines.
  • Reflections on Tasmania
    Jo Wenham looks back on a successful seed-collecting trip to this remote Australian island.
  • Himalayan beauty
    Richard Wilford uncovers the close links between a Nepalese euphorbia and Wakehurst Place.
  • Naturally selective
    From abundant bluebells to rare mousetail, Sandra Bell highlights the diversity of Kew’s wildflowers.
  • Puzzling panels
    Mystery surrounds Kew’s set of 26 Japanese timber panels, as Mark Nesbitt reveals.   Download a pdf of this article now.
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Discover how Kew's Japanese panels were restored

Regulars

  • Direction
    Kew’s director focuses on the importance of conserving biodiversity worldwide.
  • Kew news
    The latest from all Kew’s gardens, including members’ news.
  • Cuttings
    A round-up of plant science news by Stephanie Pain.
  • Wakehurst View
    Andrew Jackson explains how Kew is helping to conserve the rare Plymouth pear.
  • Events
    Lots to do this spring at Kew and Wakehurst Place.
  • Last word
    Archie Miles looks at biodiversity in our native woodlands.

The spring issue of Kew magazine went on sale on 3 March 2010.
Look out for the summer issue on 21 May.

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