Fit for Purpose?

The Value of Checking Collection Statistics

Abstract

Collection statistics provide valuable evidence against which to judge the development or decline of live plant collections. At the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) a recent audit of the collections and review of key indicators have proved very useful and will now be used on a regular basis as a sort of 'health check' of the collections. Additionally, targets have been set to improve weak aspects of the collection and to drive up standards. It is intended that, over time, these measures will increase the value of the collections and ensure that they are 'fit for purpose'.