The European Orchid Council

is a non-profit making organisation consisting of European Orchid Societies and other non commercial European institutions that have an interest in orchids. The objectives of the EOC are:

CO-ORDINATION OF THE ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE MEMBERS

• Publication of material of common interest
• Promotion of orchid research
• Communication of information concerning cultivation, research and conservation of orchids
• Organisation of a European Orchid Congress and Exhibition every three years

 

THE RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS OF COMMON INTEREST

• Protecting endangered orchid species and habitats
• Helping to unify and simplify customs procedures throughout Europe in relation to the movement of orchids
• Answering propositions made by any Member if said proposition is of general interest

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• The EOC should be represented in major international orchid events; to ensure that its activities, including Congresses, research, become widely known within and outside Europe