As a society, we are standing with The Duke Herbarium and request that Duke University reconsider the decision to divest their herbarium. We ask that you also consider adding your support by signing this petition (https://www.change.org/p/urge-duke-university-to-reconsider-closing-their-herbarium) organized by AIBS, iDigBio, NSCA, and SPNHC with the support of ASPT, ABLS, BSA, and SHC.
ASPT Members Invited to Participate in Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits Event! Register by July 10, 2019.
The “Botany Bill” (HR 1572) was reintroduced in the US House of Representatives last week. If it becomes law this bill will improve staffing by trained botanists on federal lands, fund research on recovery of T&E and invasive species, and develop policies for the use of native plants in land management activities. Members are encouraged to learn more about this bill at https://botanybill.weebly.com.
The ASPT Environmental and Public Policy Committee invites applications for the 2019 ASPT Public Policy Award.