{"id":208853,"date":"2025-01-07T13:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T23:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=208853"},"modified":"2025-03-04T13:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T23:06:56","slug":"uh-hilo-botanical-garden-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/01\/07\/uh-hilo-botanical-garden-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Botanical Garden at 东精影业<\/abbr> Hilo earns global recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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东精影业<\/abbr> Hilo Botanical Garden is nestled near Hale Kauanoe on campus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at Hilo has reached a milestone: its Botanical Garden<\/a> received official accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI<\/abbr>), the world\u2019s largest plant conservation network. This acclaimed recognition underscores the garden\u2019s exceptional contributions to conservation, research and education, solidifying its place among the most esteemed botanical collections globally.<\/p>\n

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Professor Emeritus Don Hemmes in the bromeliad and palm gardens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The journey began with a single pine tree planted by Don Hemmes, a 东精影业<\/abbr> Hilo botany<\/a> professor emeritus, to help a student grasp the tree\u2019s structure. What started as a teaching aid evolved into a vibrant botanical haven, showcasing an impressive variety of plants, including cycads, palms and bromeliads from across the globe.<\/p>\n

“This accreditation is a testament to the passion and dedication of our volunteers,” said Robert Talbert, a key contributor to the project who oversees volunteers at the garden. “It showcases the importance of protecting these extraordinary plants.”<\/p>\n

Conservation champions<\/h2>\n
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Volunteer Rob Talbert facilitated the accreditation application.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Volunteers have invested countless hours to bring this dream to fruition. One of their most significant achievements is the development of the garden\u2019s cycad collection, which represents more than 33% of the world\u2019s cycad species. Cycads are ancient palm-like plants. With nearly 70% of these species threatened with extinction, the collection serves as a critical resource for global conservation efforts. Volunteers meticulously identified and cataloged 582 cycad plants, linking the collection to BGCI<\/abbr>\u2019s global Plant Search database.<\/p>\n

Achieving accreditation was no small feat. The process demanded a rigorous application, a strategic plan, and comprehensive documentation of the garden\u2019s conservation efforts.<\/p>\n

More help wanted<\/h2>\n

To volunteer or visit, contact Hemmes at hemmes@hawaii.edu<\/a> or Talbert at rob@roberttalbert.com<\/a>. More information can also be found on Facebook: Botanical Garden at 东精影业 at Hilo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Helen Hemmes under giant fronds of the palm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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