Since 1836, we've been promoting the practice of botany: the understanding, appreciation and recording of wild plants.

Lesser Twayblade (Neottia cordata)

Governance

Our committees, policies and approach to governance.

Wild Carrot (Daucus carota)

How we are governed

Our governance structure, processes and documentation.

Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

Board of Trustees

The members of our governing board.

Country Committees

Driving forward our work across our geography.

Standing Committees

Focused on the specific aims and focus areas of the Society.

Former Committees

Past governance elements of the Society.

Annual Reports and Accounts

Details of the Society's finances and activity.

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People

Our trustees, officers, volunteers and staff.

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Our members

The backbone of our Society, and the role they play.

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Our President

The figurehead of our Society, and the people who have taken on the role.

Honorary Officers

Some of our key volunteers and integral Society roles.

Trustee directory

Biographies of our Board of Trustees.

Staff and officers directory

Contact details and role descriptions for our staff and officers.

Vacancies

Job opportunities available within the BSBI.

Volunteering

Play your part in shaping the Society.

Obituaries

Biographies of the lives of past botanists and key members of the Society.

Grass Of Parnassus (Parnassia palustris)

Our Awards and Awardees

Recognising the contribution of those working within botany.

Fringed Water Lily (Nymphoides peltata)

Honorary Member Award

The highest recognition the Society can bestow on an individual.

Perennial Knawel (Scleranthus perennis ssp prostratus)

Presidents' Award

Acknowledging the most useful contributions to the study of botany in a year.

Outstanding Contributions Awards

Recognising the many people that do exceptional things to support and enthuse their fellow botanists.

Vice-County Recorder Emeritus

Longstanding Vice-County Recorders.

Nominations process (for members)

How to nominate fellow members for recognition, and future BSBI Presidents.

Nominations, Awards & Governance Committee

Overseeing candidates, recognition and equality.

St Patricks Cabbage (Saxifraga spathularis)

Membership

Join our community and support the work you care about.

Small White Orchid (Pseudorchis albida)

Benefits

Exclusive offers, access and information - just for members.

Ragged Robin (Silene flos-cuculi)

Become a member

Join the Society, or give BSBI membership as a gift, and support wild plants.

Renew your membership

Join the BSBI as a member, or give BSBI membership as a gift.

Gift membership

Give the gift of wild plants.

Membership enquiries

Who to contact about membership.

Membership Support Fund

Helping current members continue their membership of the Society.

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Support us

Support the work you care about today.

Lizard Orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum)

Appeals

Our current funding priorities.

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Become a member

Join the Society, or give BSBI membership as a gift, and support wild plants.

Corporate support

Organisations working with us to support wild plants.

Fundraise for the BSBI

Encourage others to donate towards our wild plants.

Legacies and in memory

Safeguard our work for generations to come.

Make a donation

Every penny and pound makes a difference.

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula)

Who we are

The roots of the BSBI start in 1836, but our work is just as vital today.

Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Our strategy

Our vision, mission and goals for the future.

Alpine Forget Me Not (Myosotis alpestris)

Our history

From the Botanical Society of Edinburgh and the Botanical Society of London to today.

Annual Review

A summary of all the Society's achievements for the year.

Oysterplant (Mertensia maritima)

News

The latest information on finds, our work and the state of our wild plants.

Moschatel (Adoxa moschatellina)

Blog

Stories about botany, botanists and the work of the BSBI.

Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)

Latest news

Announcements and updates from the world of botany.

Press releases

Key local and national updates for the media.

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Policies

All of our policies, guidance and procedures.