This document summarizes research on disaster preparedness planning in public gardens. It discusses a mixed methods study using surveys and case studies of several public gardens. The key findings were that only 18% of gardens had disaster plans that included information specific to plant collections, and educational interpretation after disasters and replanting strategies were important aspects of plans. The document also outlines a 4 phase template for developing disaster preparedness plans focused on organizing resources, assessing risks, developing the plan, and implementing and monitoring it.

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