At the root of the partnership is the concept that reliable plant collection data is critical to furthering plant and fungi conservation efforts. Both Species360 and BGCI will work to inspire active records keeping and data sharing, improve data standards, promote the development of data-driven analytics, and facilitate the exchange of information on plant species and populations to contribute to the conservation of plant diversity. Additionally, Species360 will collaborate with and support BGCI in their development of best practices for information related to plant conservation, including plant identification, monitoring, the responsible exchange of material, species recovery and habitat restoration. They will also promote collaboration between botanical institutions to increase the impact of conservation efforts. To this end, Species360 has ensured representation of botanical gardens and plant conservation on its Board of Trustees by welcoming Dr. Paul Smith, Secretary General of Botanic Gardens Conservation International to serve on the Species360 Board.