What stories can an arboretum tell us? As ecological concerns become increasingly urgent, botanical collections have gained recognition as vital bioinformatic resources. It has even been argued that these collections are “uniquely placed to address several challenges to conserving the world’s plant diversity” (Westwood: 2021). From studying the behavior of bees to measuring the lifespan of trees, botanical collections offer much more than just peaceful surroundings. The Arnold Arboretum...
