Southern Appalachian Botanical Society
The Southern Appalachian Botanical Society (formerly the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club) is an American
History
The society was founded in 1935 and produced its first journal in 1936. The majority (52%) of the first members were from
Publications
The society publishes
The newsletter Chinquapin was first published in 1993 to provide news about the society, to answer questions about botanical problems, to present informative articles, and to act as an outlet for member questions or observations.
Activities
Each year the society has an April meeting in conjunction with the Association of Southeastern Biologists and the Society of Herbarium Curators. The meetings, held in various southeastern states, include lectures, posters, banquets, and local field trips to botanically interesting areas. The society also supports the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Awards
The Richard and Minnie Windler Award rewards outstanding research in the area of plant taxonomy and is given annually for the best article published in Castanea. The Elizabeth Ann Bartholomew Award recognizes people who have made significant contributions to southern Appalachian botany, to the society, or to botany through professional and public service. The society funds student research projects through the Earl Core Student Research Award. These awards are announced at the annual meeting in April, in addition to an award for the best student lecture presentation and best student poster presentation.[2]
References
- JSTOR 4033304.
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