ArbNet was honored with the 2022 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Program Excellence Award. The award celebrates an original and pioneering public horticulture program. In the over ten years since The Morton Arboretum established ArbNet, we’ve made great strides in tree planting and care, facilitating collaboration among gardens and arboreta, and providing opportunities for the…

ArbNet, the international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals, was founded by The Morton Arboretum in 2011. It operates the only international accreditation program specifically for arboreta.  The BGCI/ArbNet Partnership Programme was created in 2017 as a funding opportunity to support international collaborations between tree-focused botanic gardens and arboreta for the purpose of exchanging skills,…

Originally published in BGJournal, January 2023 Introduction to the Partnership Programme  Trees, the backbone of most terrestrial ecosystems, provide critical benefits to people and the planet. Despite their importance, canopy loss is occurring worldwide and many tree species are threatened with extinction. Furthering these challenges, given their size and long-life span, this unique life form…

Each issue of ArbNet’s quarterly newsletter focuses on a specific theme or professional topic, shares stories and best practices from arboreta around the world, highlights opportunities for arboreta to get involved with collaborative initiatives, and announces funding and grant opportunities. Over the years ArbNet’s newsletters have covered a wide range of topics and have gathered…

ArbNet is an international network dedicated specifically to the needs and interests of arboreta and tree-focused professionals.  ArbNet was founded in 2011 by The Morton Arboretum in collaboration with the American Public Gardens Association and Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). ArbNet accredits arboreta and maintains a register of arboreta around the world. An arboretum is…

ArbNet’s Arboretum Accreditation Program establishes and shares a widely recognized set of industry standards to empower and unify the arboretum community around the world. Accreditation at one of four levels is based on an arboretum’s self-assessment and documentation of its level of achievement of specific standards. The standards address planning, governance, the number of different…

Explore Arboreta around the World Search ArbNet’s Morton Register of Arboreta to explore arboreta across the globe. Learn how institutions of all sizes are advancing research, education, and stewardship of trees worldwide. Stay Up-to-Date with News and Events Discover the latest updates, stories, and professional opportunities from the global ArbNet community. Stay connected with news,…

News Center ArbNet gathers and shares relevant news items for arboreta from publications around the world. Find articles for arboreta and information about ArbNet media inquiries at ArbNet’s News Center. Events Professional events and conferences are hosted throughout the year in locations around the world. Discover upcoming events relevant to your arboretum and plan to…

An arboretum is a living museum of trees and woody plants, grown and cared for by an organization committed to their stewardship. Arboreta serve not only as beautiful places to explore and enjoy, but can also provide vital community resources for personal wellness, environmental education, ecological conservation, and scientific research. The people who manage and…