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Flora of Vietnam flourishing in Dumfries and Galloway

Flora of Vietnam has found a new home in Dumfries and Galloway, as reported by the Daily Record. A memorandum of understanding has been signed to cultivate more collaborative work between Logan Botanic Garden and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with the Southeast Asian country. The signing event included Van Dzu Nyuyen and Bui Hong Quang, senior botanists from the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources in Hanoi, alongside Simon Milne, Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and Richard Baines, curator of Dumfries and Galloway’s Logan Botanic Garden.
The partnership between the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Vietnam has a rich history dating back to the mid-twentieth century. Recent expeditions to the Hoang Lien mountain range in Vietnam, involving teams from Logan Botanic Garden, have led to the discovery of new species such as the Rhododendron tephropeploides. This unique species, with its mahogany-colored bark, has thrived in the subtropical climate of Logan Botanic Garden in Dumfries and Galloway.
Richard Baines, the curator at Logan Botanic Garden, expressed his satisfaction with the strengthened collaboration between the botanic gardens and Vietnam. The partnership aims to preserve and cultivate endangered plant species threatened by various factors including agriculture, logging, and climate change. The recent agreement will also see the creation of the world’s first field guide on the Flora of the Hoang Lien mountains.
Simon Milne MBE, Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, emphasized the importance of global partnerships in conservation efforts, especially at a time when 40% of the world’s plants are in danger. By working together to study, preserve, and share knowledge about plant species, extinction risks can be mitigated.
The article highlights the crucial role of botanical gardens in protecting biodiversity and discovering new species. It showcases the dedication of researchers and botanists in ensuring the survival of plant species under threat. The collaborative efforts between different countries in plant conservation set an inspiring example of international cooperation for environmental sustainability.