New Year Plant Hunt
Our analysis of >14.7K records is now available
Snowdrops coming into bloom
Identify which species with Mick Crawley's ID key
Grant applications 2020 are live!
Training grants/ Plant Study Grants/ Science & Research Grants
Field Identification Skills Certificate
Book a FISC test in 2020
2nd ed. 'Veg Key' published!
Read an interview with co-author John Poland
Field Meetings & Events
Programme for 2020
Starting out?
We can help you get started in botany
Recording what grows where
in our plant distribution atlases
The BSBI is for everyone who cares about the wild plants of Britain and Ireland. Since 1836, we've been promoting the study, understanding and enjoyment of British and Irish botany. Find out more about us.
We support all botanists - beginner or expert, amateur or professional - as they identify, record and map what grows where: our data and knowledge underpin evidence-based conservation of the British and Irish flora.
Become a BSBI member
Or renew your membership for 2020
Your membership helps BSBI advance the study and understanding of our wild plants and support their conservation across Britain and Ireland. Benefits to members include:
- Exclusive access to our network of 100+ plant experts to help you identify that plant
- BSBI News: three issues each year of our membership magazine
- Special offers on publications and events
- Find out more about all the benefits of BSBI membership.
Want to take a short plant ID course in 2020? List of courses here
Applications for BSBI Training Grants open on 1st January 2020
Done the training? Take a FISC in 2020 to assess how much you've learned!
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BSBI Atlas 2020 Fund Appeal: Please click here and help us map our wild plants in a changing world. Find out more about Atlas 2020