About Plants Above Treeline Association
An International Community for Alpine Plant Enthusiasts
Plants Above Treeline Association (PAT Association) is an independent, non-profit international association dedicated to promoting knowledge, appreciation and conservation of alpine plants and their natural habitats.
Our association brings together people who share a fascination for alpine plants, whether through botanical exploration, cultivation, research or simply an interest in these remarkable plants and the environments in which they grow.
We believe that sharing knowledge and practical experience is essential to developing a deeper understanding of alpine plants and contributing to their long-term conservation.
Our Purpose
PAT Association aims to encourage botanical learning, international cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and experience among alpine plant enthusiasts, horticulturists, students and professionals.
Our activities connect the study of plants in their natural habitats with the practical challenges of cultivating them successfully.
Through educational activities, botanical field excursions and collaborative projects, we seek to make alpine plant knowledge more accessible and encourage new generations to take an interest in alpine botany and horticulture.
Our Activities
During its initial development, PAT Association focuses primarily on three areas:
Joint Botanical Tours
Occasional botanical field excursions that allow members to explore alpine plants in their natural habitats, exchange knowledge and learn from one another.
Student Placements
Opportunities for students to gain practical experience in alpine horticulture, plant propagation, habitat construction and botanical documentation through structured educational placements.
The Alpine Garden Project
Sharing knowledge and experience from a long-term alpine garden development and documentation project in Valdres, Norway. The privately owned garden provides opportunities to investigate how different growing environments influence alpine plant growth, flowering, reproduction and survival.
Looking Ahead
Several additional initiatives are already taking shape, and new activities will be developed and introduced gradually as the association grows. These may include online lectures, workshops, publications and non-commercial exchanges of seeds and plants.
An Independent Non-Profit Association
PAT Association operates on a non-profit basis. Any income generated through membership fees, donations, grants or other activities is used to support the association's objectives.
The association is independent of Plants Above Treeline Nursery & Services, a separately operated sole proprietorship responsible for commercial activities, including the sale of plants, seeds and horticultural products.
Become Part of Our Community
Whether you are an experienced alpine plant grower, a professional botanist, a student or an enthusiastic beginner, PAT Association welcomes your interest and participation.
Our ambition is to build an international community where curiosity, experience and shared knowledge contribute to a better understanding of alpine plants, both in nature and in cultivation.