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Kew News
Nature’s backbone at risk
The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s vertebrates confirms an extinction crisis with one-fifth of species threatened. A recent study by Kew and partners has further revealed that that one fifth of plant species are also at risk - including Caliphruria tenera. However, the situation would be worse were it not for current global conservation efforts, according to a study launched today at the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, in Nagoya, Japan.
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Defra announces Public Bodies Reform Bill
Defra today announced its Public Bodies Reform Bill, which includes Kew. Read the latest update here.
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Welcome to Stephen Hopper's blog
A successful 250th anniversary year for Kew.
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Don't miss our necklace orchid in flower this autumn
Kew's necklace orchids are showing off their sparkly curtains in the Princess of Wales conservatory at Kew Gardens.
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Defra announces Public Bodies Reform Bill
29 Oct 2010
Defra today announced its Public Bodies Reform Bill, which includes Kew. Read the latest update here.
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Orangery restaurant to launch waiter service
27 Oct 2010
From Monday 22 November the Orangery will be waiter service, with brand new menus on offer.
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Blogs
Inspiring events at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art
By: The Gallery Team - 26 Oct 2010
Alongside the three exhibitions we have each year at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, we also hold a variety of inspiring events to support the message behind our exhibitions and highlight other work being carried out by Kew.
Countdown to the photography competition deadline – your questions answered
By: Philip Smith - 25 Oct 2010
We have been answering competitors’ questions over the last few weeks as everyone prepares their entries for International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 2010/11. The deadline for competition entries is 30 November 2010. Here we share those answers!
What's On
Featured Events and Attractions:Marianne North Conservation: Talks & Demonstrations
Fri 22 October 2010 - Fri 28 January 2011, 2.30pm, 4th Friday of monthJoin conservators from the Marianne North Conservation Studio to discover the techniques and materials used to conserve Marianne North's 833 oil paintings.
