Martin Gardner

Martin Gardner, Research Associate

From 1991 to 2021 I worked at the at RBG Edinburgh as co-ordinator of the International Conifer Conservation Programme on many aspects of conifer conservation. Part of my work has been to establish one of the world's most comprehensive networks for the ex situ conservation of threatened conifers.

My work has taken me to over 30 countries to study and collect research materials of threatened conifers and their associated species. Particular geographical areas of interest include New Caledonia and Latin America. For this conservation work, especially on Chilean plants, I was awarded an MBE in 2013 and the Veitch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2014.

Following retirement in 2021, my activities as a Research Associate are focused on the conservation of Chilean plants. I am on the advisory board of the Chilean NGO Fundación Chilco, and a Trustee of Rainforest Concern. I also continue to take a lead with updating the Endemics Plants of Chile website.

 

Contact: MGardner@rbge.org.uk

 

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