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   Important Announcements and News From The International Palm Society President

   January 25 by PALM MOD

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   As most of you may know, PalmTalk is one of the many things the IPS supports to help with the education, conservation, and enjoyment of palm trees. Our current President Dr. Andy Hurwitz will use this page from time to time to post notices and to stay in touch with the IPS Membership.

   

   Last reply by PALM MOD, January 25

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4. The FIRST “Weekend-Biennial”: Rio Grande Valley

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   INTERNATIONAL PALM DAY

   April 7 by IPS President

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   INTERNATIONAL PALM DAY APRIL 17 In 1963 Dr. P. B. Tomlinson, a research scientist at the Fairchild Tropical (Botanical) Garden (clickable) conceived of the International Palm Year. This included funding for palm seed collecting, an “intensification” of the distribution of palm seeds and the measurement of palm growth rates worldwide. (1) Later, a consortium of palm botanists and conservationists created International Palm Day which honors Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (clickable), Professor of Botany and director of the Royal Botanic Garden in Munich. The date chosen was Martius’ birthday, April 17 (1794). Professor Matius was acc…

   

   Last reply by Mandrew968, May 28

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   International Palm Society executive committee, 2024 - 2026

   February 4 by IPS President

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   The International Palm Society boasts 34 volunteer directors. I am pleased to introduce the 2024 - 2026 executive committee. I am especially delighted that all have an account on our forum. President: Andy Hurwitz @ASHCVS Vice President: Mary Lock @MaryLock Immediate Past President: Robert Blenker @Robert Blenker Vice President, Finance: Jeff Brusseau @Mr Rare Treasurer: Tom Jackson @tom jackson At Large: Horace Hobbs @Horace Additionally, the IPS is a mission-based organization, and I am quite proud of our devotion toward research, education and conservation. These are the chairpersons for those divisions. Research Grants: Cindy A…

   

   Last reply by kinzyjr, February 5

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   Save the Species, 2024

   January 25 by IPS President

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   Hello, my name is Andy Hurwitz I am excited to be the 26th president of the International Palm Society. I am also a daily reader on Palm talk. So it should not be a surprise that I have chosen to make sporadic announcements about the IPS here on our forum. Today I am thrilled to report that the IPS annual conservation initiative, Save the Species, achieved our donation goal for the fifth consecutive year! We collected over $25,000 in donations which will provide ample funding to repatriate Basselinia vestita in habitat in New Caledonia. I wish to thank each and every one of our PT community for their interest and donations. andy

   

   Last reply by Cindy Adair, January 30

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