Biology Week & Plant Health Series: Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
An exclusive event as part of the RSB Plant Health Series, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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When? Thursday 10 October 2024, 10:30 to 15:30
Where? Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond TW9 3AE
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
An exclusive event as part of the RSB Plant Health Series, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew during Biology Week.
- Plant Quarantine Unit tour (40 minutes) - From inspecting plant material, eradicating pests and pathogens and aiding the police, APHA and UK Border Force to prevent illegal wildlife trade, Kew's Quarantine Unit is responsible for keeping all plants in Kew's living collection safe. This tour will be delivered by David Hicks, plant health officer at Kew.
- Fungarium tour (30 minutes) - Holding over 1.25 million dried specimens, Kew's fungarium collection is the largest, one of the oldest, and most scientifically important in the world. The tour will be lead by Lee Davies, fungarium collections manager.
- Herbarium tour - Kew's Herbarium contains around seven million preserved vascular plant specimens, that contain a wealth of information about plants that have been collected around the world over the past 170 years.
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Cost and booking
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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Code of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.