The home of British ferns and lycophytes

 

The Society promotes all aspects of pteridology - the study of ferns, horsetails, clubmosses and quillworts.

 

We are involved in the cultivation, conservation and the scientific study of ferns through publications, meetings, the provision of grants and other appropriate means. Although UK-based, our membership and journal articles cover pteridology worldwide.

 

The Society is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society and Plant Heritage, and supports recording and conservation activities with other botanical societies, universities and botanical gardens.

 

We are the International Cultivar Registration Authority (ICRA) for the genus Polypodium.

 

 The BPS spore and plant exchanges are open!

 

See the Spore Exchange page and Plant Exchange page for more details.

 

2026 Membership

Why not treat someone you love to a membership they will remember? Gift memberships are available via membership@britishfernsociety.org.uk, or the membership page.

 

Existing members can renew their membership here. 

 

Please make sure you've completed a Gift Aid form,