Pressed Plants: Making a Herbarium by Linda P.J. Lipsen, Derek Tan
English | February 10th, 2023 | ISBN: 0772680566 | 96 pages | True EPUB | 2.09 MB
A compact and contemporary guide to collecting, drying and storing plant specimens-suitable for both professional researchers and ardent amateurs.
Today, it is more important than ever that we document the Earth's plant biodiversity during this critical period of climate change and rapid biodiversity loss. Pressed Plants will teach you how to press and preserve plants for fun, sustainable crafts, education and to help support scientists to carry out plant biodiversity research and conservation work.
Rich in illustrations, this beautiful book balances the ongoing history of plant collection with practical advice, and it includes the latest updates to best practices, such as how to preserve plant material for DNA extraction and how to navigate increasingly complex cultural and conservation considerations.
Pressed Plants responds to the recent revival of enthusiasm for nature, biodiversity and conservation. Written for amateurs and hobbyist, instructors and researchers, Pressed Plants will teach you how to properly press plants to help document plant biodiversity so it is better understood, valued and protected.
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