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== Global Tree Conservation Program == |
== Global Tree Conservation Program == |
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The arboretum's Global Tree Conservation Program works to conserve rare and threatened tree species through research, conservation and collaboration. There is a special focus on oaks (''Quercus''); the Global Conservation Consortium for Oak{{Cite web |date= |
The arboretum's Global Tree Conservation Program works to conserve rare and threatened tree species through research, conservation and collaboration. There is a special focus on oaks (''Quercus''); the Global Conservation Consortium for Oak{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2026 |title=About the Global Conservation Consortium for Oak |url=https://www.bgci.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024_05_GCC-for-Oak.pdf |access-date=April 15, 2026 |website=Botanic Gardens Conservation International}}, a partnership with [[Botanic Gardens Conservation International|Botanic Gardens Conservation International,]] is based at The Morton Arboretum. As of 2026, tree conservation work was underway in Mesoamerica, including Mexico and Costa Rica, and in Asia, including Vietnam and Laos. The program also manages the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature|International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)]] Center for Species Survival: Trees. |
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== Chicago Region Trees Initiative == |
== Chicago Region Trees Initiative == |
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