The Herbarium Handbook

Discover The Herbarium Handbook, edited by Nina M. J. Davies — an indispensable, practical guide for anyone working with pressed plant collections. This clear, authoritative handbook brings together expert techniques and field-tested best practices to help you create, maintain, and conserve herbarium specimens with confidence.

Whether you’re a botanist, museum curator, student, gardener, or amateur naturalist, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on collecting, drying, mounting, labeling, and long-term storage that’s tailored for real-world use. The handbook explains essential methods for accurate plant identification, proper documentation, pest management, and climate-controlled preservation — all explained in accessible language and supported by helpful diagrams and checklists.

Imagine streamlined specimen preparation, improved collection integrity, and a reference that helps your herbarium meet professional standards. Packed with practical tips for both fresh fieldwork and institutional curation, this book is equally valuable for projects in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and worldwide. It’s a resource that enhances research quality, supports conservation efforts, and simplifies training for volunteers and staff.

Well-suited to academic courses, community herbarium initiatives, and professional collections, The Herbarium Handbook is the go-to manual for anyone serious about plant preservation. Ready to elevate your botanical work? Add this essential handbook to your library and start transforming your specimen care today. Order now and bring professional herbarium techniques into your hands.

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