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Plant conservation : why it matters and how it works / Timothy Walker.

by Walker, Timothy, 1958-

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Timber Press, c2013.

Plant conservation.

303 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Global warming and the destruction of natural habitats are a serious threat to many plants, and there are worldwide efforts to mitigate the disaster. Plant Conservation tackles this essential topic head on. Timothy Walker, as the director of the Oxford Botanical Garden, a leader in the field of plant conservation, plays a key role in this effort. He highlights what is happening now, from cataloging the world's flora to conservation efforts like protecting plants from overcollecting. He also shows home gardeners how they can become involved, whether by growing their own food to decrease reliance on large agriculture or by making smart plant choices by growing natives and avoiding invasives."--From publisher.

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