
British & Irish Botanical Conference
29 November: talks/ exhibits/ panel discussion: bookings open

Plant ID webinars
Every Tuesday this winter, 7-8pm: all free!

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Scottish Botanists' Conference
1st November - RBG Edinburgh - talks & workshops

BSBI Handbook: Wild Roses
Pre-publication offer for BSBI members now open

Discover our endemic plants!
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British & Irish Botany 7.2 published
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Urban Plants by Trevor Dines
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Plant Atlas 2020
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Wild Flower Hour
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