ORCHID CONSERVATION ADDS GLAMOUR
By sponsoring and promoting Orchid Conservation International through her designs Miss Lontay has a unique approach to the fashion world. She is able to help scientists with their research and developments to save the world’s orchids and their heritage sites whilst bringing lashings of glamour with her lingerie and beachwear.
.... For every item of lingerie and beachwear sold Miss Lontay will donate £1.00 to OCI and 8 pence from every greeting card sold from this site.

What is Orchid Conservation Int. ?
Orchid Conservation International - OCI - is an independent, non-profit organization, established to provide a firm funding base for the work of the Orchid Specialist Group (OSG) of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the IUCN - The World Conservation Union. Orchid Conservation International, Registered Charity Nš 1107354.

What is the Orchid Specialist Group?
The Orchid Specialist Group (OSG) is an international network of professional and non- professional volunteers who are committed to the conservation and sustainable utilisation of orchid species and their habitats. The OSG was established in 1984, and now boasts over 200 members from over 50 countries, including many leading scientists, each with expertise in various disciplines that are vital in implementing effective orchid conservation strategies.

When was Orchid Conservation International established?
The idea for Orchid Conservation International was first conceived in 2003 by a small group of orchid experts and enthusiasts, all of whom are members of the OSG. The Trustees are Dr Mike Fay (Chair), Dr Phillip Cribb, Prof Mike Hutchings, Simon Pugh-Jones, Dr David Roberts, Philip Seaton and Dr Peter Tobias.

Why the need for Orchid Conservation International?
Orchid conservation has never had a central Trust to conduct activities such as many animal and bird groups have. It has been established to provide such a base for worldwide orchid conservation activities. Orchid Conservation International's objectives have been laid down as follows:

For more information about OCI please visit: www.orchidconservation.org