The Vegetation Classification Working Group (VCWG) is a part of the International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS), focused on enhancing the understanding and development of vegetation classification worldwide. Our mission is to connect ecologists working on vegetation classification at various levels – from local communities to global ecosystems – and to promote collaborative efforts in this field. The VCWG aims to

• Facilitate discussions and collaborations on the vegetation classification methods.
• Improve methods for defining vegetation types through plot-based analyses and other techniques.
• Supporting vegetation classification efforts at regional, national, and international levels to enhance research and conservation.
• Assist in unifying existing classification systems and developing new ones that span across regions and countries.
• Promoting the application of these classification systems in conservation, land management, and ecological studies.