THEMATIC GROUPS I
The OSG network includes several thematic subgroups which help to focus our activities.
EX SITU
The aim of the Ex situ Conservation Group is to promote and exchange information about orchid seed storage, micropropagation and the cultivation of orchids in living collections.
THEMATIC GROUPS II
The OSG network includes several thematic subgroups which help to focus our activities.
IN SITU
The In Situ Conservation Group has been reformed with Jacopo Calevo and Benjamin Crain as co-chairs. They have invited members from around the world, and they are developing a stand-alone website for the subgroup.
REGIONAL GROUPS I
The OSG network also includes several regional subgroups.
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REGIONAL GROUPS II
The OSG network also includes several regional subgroups.
EUROPE
The European subgroup aims to raise awareness of native orchids and threats to their survival.
Europe, although the second smallest continent, ranges from 25° to 75° N and 25° W to 35° E and encompasses many different vegetation types, ranging from alpine tundra to Mediterranean semi-deserts, and orchids occur in many of these habitats.
Apart from two species, all European orchids are terrestrial; Hammarbya paludosa and Liparis loeselii might be seen as epiphytic growing on Sphagnum.
Major threats to European orchids include loss of habitat due to changing environmental conditions, urbanization etc., use of chemicals in agriculture resulting in the loss of pollinating insects, harvesting roots or tubers for food or horticulture.
Many European countries have orchid societies, some specializing in conservation of European orchids (see links).
MORE TO BE ADDED
This part of the website is still under construction. We also have subgroups for Africa and Madagascar, Australasia, the Indian Subcontinent and South America.