Enjoy the autumn colours at Wakehurst by joining Dragon School, discovering the magic of Christmas lights or exploring the Millennium Seed Bank for its 25th anniversary. As the leaves transform the ...

My research group focuses on using biodiversity to tackle Global Challenges. I am particularly interested in the interactions and trade-offs between agriculture and conservation – both of which are ...

Discover why Cameroon is a biodiverse jewel in the crown of Africa, and what scientists are doing to protect it. Nestled right in the middle of Central Africa, Cameroon is a haven of biodiversity.

The death of enthusiastic plant hunter Dr Charles Budd Robinson in Ambon, as told by the murder report in Kew's archives, and learn why miscommunication can be deadly It is not often that, on reading ...

Cycads are one of the oldest and most endangered plant groups on Earth. This boosts their status for collectors and makes them highly valuable and sought after in the illegal cycad trade, a ...

Seeds travel by land, sea and air to conquer new territories. Many have developed flight capabilities: wings, parachutes, gliders and exotic hydraulic explosive systems to propel them meters. With ...