Colin Pendry
@colinpendry.bsky.social
Botanist at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Editor, Flora of Nepal.
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Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Calling botanical researchers, the School of Natural Science at Trinity College Dublin is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor in Plant Biodiversity and Conservation.
I know this is someone's dream job, so let me know if that is you and you want to chat!
my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...
I know this is someone's dream job, so let me know if that is you and you want to chat!
my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...
October 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Calling botanical researchers, the School of Natural Science at Trinity College Dublin is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor in Plant Biodiversity and Conservation.
I know this is someone's dream job, so let me know if that is you and you want to chat!
my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...
I know this is someone's dream job, so let me know if that is you and you want to chat!
my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...
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A species of #Heteropolygonatum #Asparagaceae from #Myanmar and western Yunnan #Gaoligongshan is described as new to science by botanists from @mobotgarden.bsky.social and @thebotanics.bsky.social in #EJBotany #OpenAcess: bit.ly/46IqSMs
September 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A species of #Heteropolygonatum #Asparagaceae from #Myanmar and western Yunnan #Gaoligongshan is described as new to science by botanists from @mobotgarden.bsky.social and @thebotanics.bsky.social in #EJBotany #OpenAcess: bit.ly/46IqSMs
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We're pleased to announce that Dr Julia Knights has been appointed as the 17th Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and will be joining us in January.
Julia will succeed Simon Milne MBE, who will retire after more than a decade of visionary leadership. More: rbge.cc/regius-keeper
Julia will succeed Simon Milne MBE, who will retire after more than a decade of visionary leadership. More: rbge.cc/regius-keeper
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We're pleased to announce that Dr Julia Knights has been appointed as the 17th Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and will be joining us in January.
Julia will succeed Simon Milne MBE, who will retire after more than a decade of visionary leadership. More: rbge.cc/regius-keeper
Julia will succeed Simon Milne MBE, who will retire after more than a decade of visionary leadership. More: rbge.cc/regius-keeper
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📢 We're hiring!
We're looking for a dedicated ICCP Researcher / Red Listing Co-ordinator to take a leading role in our renowned International Conifer Conservation Programme 🌲
Apply by midday on Friday 26 September: rbge.cc/jobs
We're looking for a dedicated ICCP Researcher / Red Listing Co-ordinator to take a leading role in our renowned International Conifer Conservation Programme 🌲
Apply by midday on Friday 26 September: rbge.cc/jobs
September 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
📢 We're hiring!
We're looking for a dedicated ICCP Researcher / Red Listing Co-ordinator to take a leading role in our renowned International Conifer Conservation Programme 🌲
Apply by midday on Friday 26 September: rbge.cc/jobs
We're looking for a dedicated ICCP Researcher / Red Listing Co-ordinator to take a leading role in our renowned International Conifer Conservation Programme 🌲
Apply by midday on Friday 26 September: rbge.cc/jobs
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Five species from Ireland's temperate rainforest in five minutes, presented by me! I am super happy with how this turned out, so do take a look. And a huge thank you to Michelle, Daniel, Peter L, and Jenny for making this happen!
youtu.be/xHRUBeukH6E
youtu.be/xHRUBeukH6E
Ireland's Temperate Rainforest
YouTube video by Trinity College Dublin
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Five species from Ireland's temperate rainforest in five minutes, presented by me! I am super happy with how this turned out, so do take a look. And a huge thank you to Michelle, Daniel, Peter L, and Jenny for making this happen!
youtu.be/xHRUBeukH6E
youtu.be/xHRUBeukH6E
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In the U.K. too.
Talking up immigration protests when they really are very small.
Talking up Farage when his projects have been a failure and harmed GB Inc.
Talking up immigration protests when they really are very small.
Talking up Farage when his projects have been a failure and harmed GB Inc.
Words cannot adequately describe what a colossal disappointment our mainstream media has been during our slow descent into authoritarianism.
August 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In the U.K. too.
Talking up immigration protests when they really are very small.
Talking up Farage when his projects have been a failure and harmed GB Inc.
Talking up immigration protests when they really are very small.
Talking up Farage when his projects have been a failure and harmed GB Inc.
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Previously on Bylines Scotland...
Regeneration success for Scotland’s iconic Palm Houses - Bylines Scotland
Only one mile from Edinburgh’s city centre and deep within the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a dazzling transformation is taking place
bylines.scot
August 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Previously on Bylines Scotland...
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August is approaching, which means the return of the everyone’s favourite festival: the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 🛠️
Explore the full free line-up here: ewh.org.uk/edinburgh-tr...
Explore the full free line-up here: ewh.org.uk/edinburgh-tr...
Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2025 - Edinburgh World Heritage
19 - 21 August 2025
ewh.org.uk
July 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
August is approaching, which means the return of the everyone’s favourite festival: the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 🛠️
Explore the full free line-up here: ewh.org.uk/edinburgh-tr...
Explore the full free line-up here: ewh.org.uk/edinburgh-tr...
Joined the Anti Trump protests at the US Consulate in Edinburgh.
July 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Joined the Anti Trump protests at the US Consulate in Edinburgh.
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"This year saw the teams move into the final stages of the restoration work...
The Palm Houses will then return to the care of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which will embark on the final stages of the transformation... ready to welcome back visiting members of the public."
The Palm Houses will then return to the care of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which will embark on the final stages of the transformation... ready to welcome back visiting members of the public."
Regeneration success for Scotland’s iconic Palm Houses - Bylines Scotland
Only one mile from Edinburgh’s city centre and deep within the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a dazzling transformation is taking place
bylines.scot
July 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
"This year saw the teams move into the final stages of the restoration work...
The Palm Houses will then return to the care of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which will embark on the final stages of the transformation... ready to welcome back visiting members of the public."
The Palm Houses will then return to the care of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which will embark on the final stages of the transformation... ready to welcome back visiting members of the public."
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Some Ukrainian military units, such as the Azov Brigade, offer boot camps for teenagers to teach them the basics of self-defense, first aid, dry firing, and other survival skills — helping them prepare for both the realities of today and the uncertainties of the future.
How Ukrainian teens are training for war
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
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July 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Some Ukrainian military units, such as the Azov Brigade, offer boot camps for teenagers to teach them the basics of self-defense, first aid, dry firing, and other survival skills — helping them prepare for both the realities of today and the uncertainties of the future.
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If you use the Biodivisity Heritage Library (I use it almost daily), you'll be saddened (and maybe angered😡) to learn that DOGE+Musk+Trump have eliminated its funding. BHL is looking for a new home. #ILoveBHL
So much f***ing winning.🤬
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/04/new-...
So much f***ing winning.🤬
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/04/new-...
A New Future for the Biodiversity Heritage Library
The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world’s largest open access digital library for biodiversity literature and archives. A global consortium of over 660 contributors, BHL has made more …
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org
April 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If you use the Biodivisity Heritage Library (I use it almost daily), you'll be saddened (and maybe angered😡) to learn that DOGE+Musk+Trump have eliminated its funding. BHL is looking for a new home. #ILoveBHL
So much f***ing winning.🤬
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/04/new-...
So much f***ing winning.🤬
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/04/new-...
📢 The #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary is entering a bold new chapter – and we need your help! Today we release our official Call for Support. We’re seeking new hosts for BHL’s staff, infrastructure, and services. Learn more: blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/06/tran... #BHLTransition #ILoveBHL
July 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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There's hope for ash trees against dieback, but it depends on one thing: *natural regeneration*.
The reasons for prioritising natregen over planting are so many, so powerful, I sometimes feel I'm going out of my mind seeing them *still* being ignored.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The reasons for prioritising natregen over planting are so many, so powerful, I sometimes feel I'm going out of my mind seeing them *still* being ignored.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘New hope’: ash trees rapidly evolving resistance to dieback, study reveals
Subtle DNA changes in trees demonstrate Charles Darwin’s natural selection – although human help may be needed
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
There's hope for ash trees against dieback, but it depends on one thing: *natural regeneration*.
The reasons for prioritising natregen over planting are so many, so powerful, I sometimes feel I'm going out of my mind seeing them *still* being ignored.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The reasons for prioritising natregen over planting are so many, so powerful, I sometimes feel I'm going out of my mind seeing them *still* being ignored.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I'm proud to say that I have contributed to this latest update, having sorted out all the names in Ruprechtia.
The June solstice has passed, which means we have a fresh update for our WFO Plant List! The big news since December is we now have more than 200 named co-authors on the WFO Plant List. Watch to see what else is new and visit worldfloraonline.org to browse the Plant List.
June 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I'm proud to say that I have contributed to this latest update, having sorted out all the names in Ruprechtia.
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Could you be the next Regius Keeper (CEO) of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?
We're seeking an exceptional leader with innovation, strategic thinking, and a passion for plants to shape our future.
Apply for this prestigious and incredibly rare role: rbge.org.uk/regius-keeper
We're seeking an exceptional leader with innovation, strategic thinking, and a passion for plants to shape our future.
Apply for this prestigious and incredibly rare role: rbge.org.uk/regius-keeper
March 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Could you be the next Regius Keeper (CEO) of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?
We're seeking an exceptional leader with innovation, strategic thinking, and a passion for plants to shape our future.
Apply for this prestigious and incredibly rare role: rbge.org.uk/regius-keeper
We're seeking an exceptional leader with innovation, strategic thinking, and a passion for plants to shape our future.
Apply for this prestigious and incredibly rare role: rbge.org.uk/regius-keeper
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80,000 signatures on our petition to ban driven grouse shooting, we're not far off the magic 100K now 🙌
If you haven't yet signed please do to help us secure a Parliamentary debate on the issue → govpetition.uk/p/700036
If you haven't yet signed please do to help us secure a Parliamentary debate on the issue → govpetition.uk/p/700036
March 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
80,000 signatures on our petition to ban driven grouse shooting, we're not far off the magic 100K now 🙌
If you haven't yet signed please do to help us secure a Parliamentary debate on the issue → govpetition.uk/p/700036
If you haven't yet signed please do to help us secure a Parliamentary debate on the issue → govpetition.uk/p/700036
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It's officially spring! The magnolia and blue skies have certainly got the memo 🌸
📸 Thank you to visitors @g_sun_ and @_malgoska_malgoska_ on Instagram for capturing these beauties.
📸 Thank you to visitors @g_sun_ and @_malgoska_malgoska_ on Instagram for capturing these beauties.
March 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's officially spring! The magnolia and blue skies have certainly got the memo 🌸
📸 Thank you to visitors @g_sun_ and @_malgoska_malgoska_ on Instagram for capturing these beauties.
📸 Thank you to visitors @g_sun_ and @_malgoska_malgoska_ on Instagram for capturing these beauties.
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Good morning, from the back page of Private Eye magazine!
March 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Good morning, from the back page of Private Eye magazine!
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See how a collection is made for a Herbarium specimen - here's behind the scenes with Tropical Botanist Dr Peter Wilkie.
See preserved specimens from our Herbarium for yourself in our new new exhibition, Pressed for Time, opening this Saturday at the John Hope Gateway Gallery 🌿
See preserved specimens from our Herbarium for yourself in our new new exhibition, Pressed for Time, opening this Saturday at the John Hope Gateway Gallery 🌿
March 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
See how a collection is made for a Herbarium specimen - here's behind the scenes with Tropical Botanist Dr Peter Wilkie.
See preserved specimens from our Herbarium for yourself in our new new exhibition, Pressed for Time, opening this Saturday at the John Hope Gateway Gallery 🌿
See preserved specimens from our Herbarium for yourself in our new new exhibition, Pressed for Time, opening this Saturday at the John Hope Gateway Gallery 🌿
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Help your local British herbarium to join in the digitisation journey! My blog post in BSBi News bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/03/help... with a plea to express interest in the DiSSCo UK programme engagementhub.ukri.org/ahrc-infrast...
Help your local herbarium!
Volunteers mounting specimens at Univ Leicester Image: L. Marsh Regular readers of this blog will know that we have a passion for herbaria ....
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com
March 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Help your local British herbarium to join in the digitisation journey! My blog post in BSBi News bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/03/help... with a plea to express interest in the DiSSCo UK programme engagementhub.ukri.org/ahrc-infrast...
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Botanic gardens are at full capacity, and biodiversity is still in crisis.
If we don’t rethink conservation, rare species could vanish forever.
Prof Samuel Brockington reports.
If we don’t rethink conservation, rare species could vanish forever.
Prof Samuel Brockington reports.
Endangered plants face a new threat: the limits of botanic gardens
Botanic gardens have evolved from medicinal gardens to scientific institutions, Now, they must become conservation leaders on a global scale
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Botanic gardens are at full capacity, and biodiversity is still in crisis.
If we don’t rethink conservation, rare species could vanish forever.
Prof Samuel Brockington reports.
If we don’t rethink conservation, rare species could vanish forever.
Prof Samuel Brockington reports.
Kew’s rescue mission: arborists head to Scotland after hundreds of trees and plants felled by Storm Éowyn
February 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Kew’s rescue mission: arborists head to Scotland after hundreds of trees and plants felled by Storm Éowyn
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I’m campaigning for a ban on fossil fuel ads in the UK , for too long these fossil fuel giants have had unlimited spending power to greenwash their filthy reputations for politicians and the public .
Please sign my Gov petition - thank you
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Please sign my Gov petition - thank you
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
Advertisements encourage the use of products and sponsorship promotes a positive reputation & creates a social licence of trust & acceptability. In 2003 a ban on all tobacco advertising was introduced...
petition.parliament.uk
February 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I’m campaigning for a ban on fossil fuel ads in the UK , for too long these fossil fuel giants have had unlimited spending power to greenwash their filthy reputations for politicians and the public .
Please sign my Gov petition - thank you
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Please sign my Gov petition - thank you
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...