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small budget. The National Bonsai Foun- step of eliminating the arboretum’s Edu-
Golden dation has been doing an admirable job cation and Visitor Services Unit effective
Golden
in supporting the museum, and FONA October 1, 2013. This unit has been respon-
Arrow (Friends of the National Arboretum) has sible for staging the impressive seasonal ex-
Arrow
been trying to build greater private level hibits held in the International Center in
support for all the arboretum as well as the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum.
Bonsai
Bonsai increased support from Congress. But this The remaining staff of the education unit
has not been sufficient to stop the steadily are being moving into the arboretum’s Gar-
decline in support from Congress. dens Unit or in the Administrative Unit.
Andrew Smith, 22473 Alpine At this point, it is unknown if the reduced This unfortunate change is another step in
Andrew Smith, 22473 Alpine Acres Dr,
Acres Dr, Deadwood, SD public use of the National Arboretum will reducing the arboretum public education
Deadwood, South Dakota 57732
mission.
be permanent, although there is a possibili-
57732 The largest distributor of fine quality
ty this could extend through 2014. Another The National Bonsai and Penjing
Specializing in ancient factor that may influence this decision is a Museum in Washington, D.C. has played
new Strategic Plan for the arboretum that a major national and international role
yamadori trees for bonsai in North
collected trees for was released earlier this year. This plan re- in promoting the art of bonsai and stone
affirms the arboretum primary mission as appreciation. We need to watch this
America. Specializing exclusively in
bonsai. a research organization. The National Ar- situation carefully and find ways to support
boretum was established by an Act of Con-
old collected specimens. the arboretum and museum. Ironically,
Visit us online at: gress in 1927 as a research and educational The National Bonsai Foundation is in
Visit us online at:
organization. However, the arboretum was the final stages of raising $2,000,000 for
goldenarrowbonsai.com administratively moved into the Agricul- the total renovation of the thirty year-old
goldenarrowbonsai.com
tural Research Services in the 1950s and, Japanese Pavilion in the museum. They
605-342-4467 since that time, the ARS have emphasized have raised 85% of the needed funds and
605-342-4467
the arboretum’s research role while trying can use your help in completing their goal.
to minimize its educational mandate. To learn more about the Japanese Pavilion
Approximately six months later, the Agri- Campaign, go to www.bonsai-nbf.org/site/
cultural Research Service took the further projects.html.

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