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Science & conservation - sdbg's science & conservation programs work to conserve threatened plants and habitats, including san diego's native flora as well as rare plants from around the world. The programs conduct and communicate science & conservation to enhance the persistence of and access to plant diversity within and beyond the garden. The programs also serve to address the most pressing challenges - from biodiversity loss to climate change to food insecurity due to environmental degradation. The work of the programming continues in ever more ambitious and urgent forms. The science and conservation department collaborates with community, nonprofit, academic, government and industry partners to maximize a combined impact. Major activities include conservation horticulture, seed banking, rare plant and habitat surveying, monitoring and collecting, characterizing, evaluating and distributing useful plants, environmental restoration, conservation planning and science outreach and education.