Fit for Purpose?

The Value of Checking Collection Statistics

Authors

  • David Rae Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2004.103

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'.

Author Biography

  • David Rae, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
    David Rae is Director of Horticulture at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

References

CUBEY, R. and GARDNER, M.F. (2003). A new approach to targeting verifications at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Sibbaldia, 1, 19-23.

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Published

2004-10-31

Issue

No. 2 (2004)

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How to Cite

Fit for Purpose? : The Value of Checking Collection Statistics. (2004). Sibbaldia: The International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture, 2, 61-73. https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2004.103