| INTERNATIONAL |
 Bromeliad Society
International - Purpose: to promote and maintain public
and scientific interest in development, research, preservation,
and distribution of bromeliads around the world. A bimonthly Journal |
Internat. Soc. of
Arboriculture - A worldwide professional organization dedicated to
fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting
research, technology, and the professional practice of
Arboriculture. |
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ISHS - Soc. for Horticultural Science
- Dating from 1864 and formally constituted in 1959, has
more than 6000 members representing 140 countries. It is the world's leading
independent organization of horticultural scientists. |
 International
Conifer Society for Conifer Connoisseurs - Groups for
Botanical Gardens, Botanists, Experts, Professionals,
Researchers, Collectors and Hobbyists |
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International Euphorbia
Society
International Palm Society
International Phalaenopsis Alliance
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Carnivorous
Plant Society
European Orchid Council
Magnolia Society
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NCCPG - Plant Conservation
- The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and
Gardens. The world's leading cultivated Plant Conservation Charity.
Network
of 630 National
Plant Collections each dedicated to one particular group of
plants. |
International
Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT) - founded in 1950 at the
International Botanical Congress in Stockholm, the purpose
of the IAPT is to carry out projects of interest and concern to
systematic biologists.
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The National Geographic Society - Founded in 1888, one of the
largest educational and scientific organizations, a world leader
in geography and exploration. An on-line resource
for scientific discovery, photography, travel, exploration and educational
tools |
The
Tree-Ring Society - The only formal Association
of Dendrochronologists worldwide, dedicated to tree-ring
research and education.
Publication of the peer-reviewed
Journal: Tree-Ring Research
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Association of Zoological
Horticulture
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| AFRICA |
 South
African Orchid Council
- Your link to the orchid growing community in South Africa. The
Council provides information on affiliated Orchid Societies,
Clubs and Groups. |
Botanical
Society of South Africa, established in 1913, has over 15000 members in 45 countries around the world. The Society currently has 16 Branches.
Publication: Veld & Flora.
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Succulent
Society of South Africa - Publication: quarterly journal Aloe
and a regular newsletter |
| ARGENTINA |
Circulo de
Coleccionistas de Cactus Y Crasas - fundada 1959, su
objetivo es reunir a los coleccionistas y aficionados a los
cactus y otras suculentas para que compartan sus experiencias
por medio de reuniones o ser el vínculo entre coleccionistas
que no puedan asistir a ellas.
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| AUSTRALIA |
 Conifer
Society of Australia - The Society aims to encourage communication about conifers, to
promote an interest in their collection, propagation and conservation.
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 Bromeliads
in Australia
- A pictorial encyclopedia of Bromeliads grown in Australia. Local Societies are listed
on the 'Club News' page
Bromeliad Society of Queensland,
Inc.
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 Australian
Orchid Council Inc was founded in 1960. The council coordinates and administers a national judging
system of orchids in this country.
Publisher of Orchids Australia
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Australian
Society for Horticultural Science - The promotion and enhancement of Australian horticultural
science and industry. The members represent cross-section of professionals from research institutions,
universities, industry, private citizens and students.
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Australian Native Plants Society
- dedicated to the conservation of native Australian plants
Cactus and Succulent
Society of
Australia Inc.
(CSSA) - established in 1927 - Links to
Austr.
Cactus Societies
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 Species
Orchid Society of W. A.
Photo: Thelymitra variegata from Ron Heberle's Thelymitra
Gallery
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Nursery & Garden Industry Association
International Plant Propagators'
Society Australia
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International
Society of Arboriculture - Australia Chapter is the
association for
arboriculture, urban forestry and the tree care industry |
| AUSTRIA |
 Oesterreichische
Orchideengesellschaft - Zweck: die Förderung der Kultur, Züchtung
und Vermehrung von Orchideen zur Arterhaltung und der spezielle
Schutz der einheimischen Orchideen. |
Gesellschaft
Österreichischer Kakteenfreunde (GÖK) - Austrian Cactus and Succulent Association
(ACSA)
founded 1930 and has now 1000 members. A newsletter publication
is included with the membership. |
| BELGIUM |
Les Orchidophiles
réunis de Belqique |
Cactussen
en Vetplanten v.z.w. is the largest Belgian society for lovers of cacti and
other succulents. Founded in 1983 - Publication of Vakblad
and Kringblad |
| CANADA |
Canadian Society
for Horticultural Science - The membership is divided into 5
regional sections and consists of scientists, educators,
students, extension agents and industry personnel |
 COC
- Canadian Orchid Congress - An Association of Orchid Societies that is dedicated to serve the Canadian
orchid-growing public. The COC represents affiliated societies
and their members on Canada wide issues. |
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 Canadian
Orchid Societies - Links to all Canadian Affiliates
Les
Orchidophiles
de Montréal - plus que 750 membres |
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| CZECH REP |
Kaktusy a Sukulentu
- over 100
cactus clubs - promoting the study, propagation and conservation of cacti and other
succulent plants, Publisher of quarterly journal
Kaktusy |
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| DENMARK |
Dansk Dendrologisk
Forening
– Forening
for dendrologisk interessede - herunder specielt trćer og
buskes anvendelse i haver, parker og skove. Foreningen udgiver
et ĺrsskrift, afholder ekskursioner under ledelse af fagfolk
samt arrangerer foredrag, demonstrationer og trćbestemmelse. |
Dansk Orchide Klub
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| EQUADOR |
Quito
Orchid Society |
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| FRANCE |
Cactus
Francophone - dédié aux Cactus
et autres Plantes Succulentes ou Grasses. Vous y trouverez des informations sur les
producteurs, les associations, les événements, des conseils de
culture, un forum de discussion. Discover the world of Cacti! |
Association
des Orchidophiles et des Epiphytophiles de France
A.R.I.D.E.S. - Association
de Recherche et d'Information
sur les Déserts Et
les Succulentes
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| GERMANY |
 Deutsche
Bromelien Gesellschaft e.V. ist der Platz, an dem sich
Bromelienfreunde treffen. Wenn dich die Farben und Formen von Tillandsien und Bromelien
faszinieren, schau mal rein. Interested in Bromeliads? This is
the place where Bromeliad-fanatics meet. |
Deutsche
Kakteen-Gesellschaft - gegründet: November 1892 in
Berlin - heute ca. 6.500 Mitglieder im In- und Ausland:
Botaniker, Hobby-Fachleute und viele Fensterbrettsammler. Monatliche
Kakteenzeitschrift: Kakteen und andere Sukkulenten. The Membership is international with
appr. 6.500
members |
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Deutsche
Orchideen Gesellschaft e.V. und Ortsgruppen der D.O.G.
Publikationen: Die Orchidee - weltweit versandt - issued
in German with authors from around the world. |
| GREECE |
Flora
Cretica, Crete - a fairly new non-governmental
organisation incorporated as a charitable trust dedicated to
preserve, protect and propagate the natural and wild plants of
this Mediterranean island. On-line Image Library! |
Explore the best and most prestigious
Arboreta and Botanic
Gardens from around the World! |
| HUNGARY |
Receptaculum
Succulentarum Debreceniense |
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| IRELAND |
The
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
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| JAPAN |
Botanical
Society of Japan - Since 1882 - Members: 2200 - Membership
is open to anyone interested in botany.
Publication: Journal
of Plant Research
Bromeliad
Society of Japan |
 Akashi Orchid
Society
Morioka Orchid Society |
| NETHERLANDS |
KVBC - Royal Boskoop
Horticultural Society - Information on the many activities
including plant collections, judging of new plants and the many
publications of the society - in Dutch |
Nederlands-Belgische
Bromelia Vereniging - De Dutch Bromeliad Contact Group
(BCG) is inmiddels een formele vereniging
van meer dan 60 leden uit Nederland en België. - Bromeliad
Contact Group, BCG |
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 Nederlandse
Coniferen Vereniging |
Nederlandse Dendrologische Vereniging
Al meer dan 80 jaar in de ban van
bomen - eigenschappen, naamgeving, herkomst, toepassing in
tuinen, openbaar groen en landschap.
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Succulenta
- de Nederlands/Belgische Vereniging van liefhebbers van
cactussen en vetplanten - founded in 1919 it now has 2500
members - Publication: Succulenta
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Nederlandse Orchideeën
Vereniging
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| NEW ZEALAND |
New
Zealand Native Orchid Group - conservation of the native
orchids of New Zealand. |
Cactus
& Succulent Society of New Zealand - Links to 11
branches - Publication of a quarterly journal
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| NORWAY |
Norsk Orkideforening
- NOF ble stiftet i 1988
Bladet: Orkideer og Marihĺnd |
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| SPAIN |
Asoc. Espańola de
Parques Y Jardines |
Grupo
Orquideófilo Canarias, Canary Islands |
| SWEDEN |
 Kiviks-Esperöd
Arboretum Föreningen startades av en grupp entusiaster med avsikten att arbeta med
dokumentation, skötsel och förökning i ett unikt arboretum. |
Svenska
Orkidésőllskapet (SOS) -
En internationell förening sedan 1956 - 1500 medlemmar frĺn
hela Sverige - Orkidé-fora pĺ svenska och engelska - Hemsidan presenterar länkar
till systerföreningar samt information och databaser om orkidéer pĺ svenska och engelska -
Tidskrift:
Orkidéer |
| SWITZERLAND |
Schweizerische
Kakteen-Gesellschaft (SKG) - Association Suisse des
Cactophiles - nearly a thousand members who are organised in
over 20 local branches. Publication: Kakteen und andere
Sukkulenten (in German) |
Swiss
Orchideen Gesellschaft - La Société Suisse d'Orchidophilie
- Die Dachorganisation der 11 Regionalvereine
der Schweiz - the governing body for 11 regional groups in
Switzerland. You are invited to join! - 750 Mitglieder -
Publication: Die Orchidee - L'Orchidophile |
| UNIT.KINGDOM |
 British
Conifer Society - The Society wishes to attract a broad
spectrum of conifer enthusiasts to share knowledge and
information. One of the society' main goal is to promote the wider use of unusual dwarf and ornamental varieties in gardens.
Publication: Bi-annual Journal |
 British
Orchid Council - The BOC is the UK orchid world's umbrella organisation - Amateur Orchid Societies, professional growers
including commercial nurseries, and the scientific community. |
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Cactus and
Succulent Society - 3,300 members, including novice
window-sill growers to experts. The Society has just over 90
Branches in the UK. Publication: Quarterly magazine - Cactus World |
Botanical
Society of the British Isles
- maintains a searchable Database of all the vascular plants and charophytes found in Britain Ireland
including their correct scientific names. Biological
records are not provided. |
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The
Norfolk Norwich Horticultural Society - Founded in 1829 -
amateurs or professionals are eligible to join. |
British Conifer
Growers Association
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Royal Forestry
Society - founded 1882 - Anyone can join - over 4000
members - Website provides extensive info.
Publication: Quarterly Journal of Forestry
Northern
Ireland Forestry Service
Royal Scottish
Forestry Society |
Royal Horticultural
Society - From its foundation in 1804, it has grown to be the world’s
leading horticultural organisation. The UK's leading gardening
charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good
gardening. |
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Orchid
Society of Great Britain - Objective: The furtherance of
the knowledge, and conservation, of the natural habitat of
orchidaceous plants. Founded in 1951 and over 1000 members worldwide. |
British
Orchid Growers Association - A trade Association for
nurseries and sundries traders
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| U S A |
 Florida Council of
Bromeliad Soc. - Serving the Bromeliad enthusiast's of Florida and the
Internet Community
San Francisco Bromeliad Society
Bromeliad Society of
Michigan |
Botanical Society of
America
- To promote botany, the field of basic science dealing with the study and inquiry into the form, function, development,
diversity, reproduction, evolution, and uses of plants and their interactions within the biosphere. |
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Cactus
and Succulent Society - An international organisation,
organized in 1929 and has ag worldwide
membership. Publication:
Cactus and Succulent Journal and a
newsletter. |
 American Conifer Society
- Mission of the Society: The development, preservation and propagation of conifers, with an
emphasis on those that are dwarf and unusual.
Photo: Windy Ridge - Old Pinus aristata
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Society of American
Foresters - Since 1900, the Society of American Foresters has
provided access to information and networking opportunities to
prepare members for the challenges and the changes that face
natural resource professionals. |
American
Public Gardens Association Founded in 1940 as the AABGA - APGA's 500 member institutions are located in all 50
states, Canada and 24 other countries. The membership is
International. Mission: AABGA (APGA) serves and strengthens public gardens
throughout North America by supporting and promoting their work, value and
achievements in horticulture. |
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American Horticultural Society - One of the
oldest national gardening organizations in the country - connected
to great gardens around the world, gardening education for all levels of
skill. |
Cycad Society
was founded in 1977 - "Dedicated to the
Conservation of Cycads through Education and Scientific
Research." Publication: 'The Cycad' Newsletter |
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American
Nursery & Landsc. Association - founded in 1876 - now
nearly 2,200 members. The ANLA
is the national voice of the nursery
and landscape industry. |
American Society for
Horticultural Science - Dedicated to advancing horticultual research, education an application for over 100 years. |
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 American
Orchid Society
Chief aims of the AOS: Conservation of orchid species and their habitats. The Society supports
research to study a wide range of subjects. |
The Mid-America Orchid
Congress - MOAC -
An organization of Orchid Societies dedicated to preservation of
orchids in their natural habitats, the propagation of orchids by
seed and cuttings, the development of new and better plants
through breeding. |
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The
Garden Conservancy
The Heather Society
The Wilderness Society
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 Torreya
Guardians - A self-organized group with a deep
concern for biodiversity protection of our most endangered
conifer: Torreya taxifolia |
| THAILAND |
Orchid
Society of Thailand was formed by Rapee Sagarik. Thailand is
a natural habitat for more than 1000 species spread across
several genera. |
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