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International Dendrological Research
Institute
About IDRI
The International Dendrological Research Institute is a publicly supported,
nonprofit [501(c)(3)] organization dedicated to documenting the woody flora, the backbone of the forest, worldwide The variability of the species and the composition of their communities
as they appear in their habitats hold important information toward a
better understanding of our living environment and related conservation
issues. IDRI's purpose is both to support the documentation of the
selected flora (Dendrological Documentation
Project, DDP),
and to make this documentation available for public use, both as botanical documentation (natural history collection) and
by creating a widely usable tool for dendrological education and a better
understanding of our goals and
challenges.
IDRI Mission Statement
To work toward the global promotion and advancement of
dendrological research both scientific and applied.
to disseminate the knowledge gained from this research
and educate the public as to the needs for and benefits of conservation,
stewardship, appreciation and the improved use of trees and
shrubs;
to support and facilitate the international exchange
of scientific information and documentation as well as scholars,
scientists, teachers, and students.
The DDP uses three approaches to
achieve these goals:
Consistent data collecting, field recording, and
documentation;
Increasing knowledge by providing comparative
information on the woody flora by using the strength of both science and
art (DAP);
Direct communication with local people
in the field to stimulate locally based conservation efforts (Immediate
Action for Conservation).
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