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The globally important conservation and science work conducted at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is under threat due to government cut backs. The deficit is about £5M and will lead to loss of over 120 posts.

If you are worried about this you can sign the petition below aimed at Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs the Rt Hon Mr Owen Paterson MP;

Urgently reverse existing, proposed, and further cuts to RBG Kew’s annual operating grant in aid