Introduction

Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
Conservation Studies, Master Plan & Related Studies
Botanica

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Botanic Gardens of Adelaide

The Rosary (1867), until 2005 the Italianate Garden, now the Mediterranean Garden.

The "Duck Pond" above the Main Lake at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

Our purpose is to increase knowledge and appreciation of plants, their significance and conservation, locally and globally, for the ongoing benefit and enjoyment of the community. A strategic plan (3.03Mb PDF) for 2007-2009 is available, along with a promotional summary (407Kb PDF) version.

The Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium produces an Annual Report which is available to download.

Adelaide Botanic Garden on North Terrace, was founded in 1855 and opened in 1857 and is the headquarters of the organisation in South Australia. It features a glorious Victorian gardenesque landscape, including avenues of mature trees particularly Araucaria and figs and important garden buildings, ie Museum of Economic Botany, Palm House and Victoria House, and statuary.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden at Crafers opened in 1977 and is a spectacular large hills garden on the eastern slopes of Mount Lofty, featuring cool temperate plants. Massed displays of magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias and roses are magnificent in spring and the garden is renowned for its exceptional autumn colour.

Wittunga Botanic Garden at Blackwood in the Adelaide Hills was donated to the State by the Ashby family in 1965 and combines Australian and Southern African plants. There are brilliant displays of ericas in Spring, plants from Kangaroo Island and Fleurieu Peninsula and the Sandplain Garden features Western Australian wild flowers.

These three gardens have over 1.6 million visitors each year.

Conservation Studies, Master Plan and Related Studies

Conservation studies were completed in June 2006 for both the Adelaide Botanic Garden (including Botanic Park) and the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. The studies provide:

a brief history of the development of each Garden
an analysis and assessment for each Garden in the context of their role as Botanic Gardens, their landscape design, individual garden components and collections, and of their cultural significance
recommendations for conservation works

A Master Plan Report for the Adelaide Botanic Garden (including Botanic Park) and the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden has also been completed and is currently being finalised for printing. The Report provides clear direction for the future enhancement and development of each Garden, both in the form of defined strategic directions and actions, and through the preparation of site master plans for each Garden. The factors that have influenced each Garden have been analysed and key issues identified. These have been grouped into four categories:

Gardens
Collections and Interpretation
Visitor Facilities and Services
Linkages and Partnerships

Adelaide Botanic Garden Conservation Study

The Main Walk - an early illustration

Contents (482Kb PDF).
1. Introduction (800Kb PDF).
2. Development of Adelaide Botanic Garden (8.5Mb PDF).
3. Thematic Analysis and Assessment (3.9Mb PDF).
4. Analysis and Assessment of Garden Components and Collections (8.3Mb PDF).
5. Assessment of Cultural Significance (255Kb PDF).
6. Conservation Policy (254Kb PDF).
7. Conservation Actions (543Kb PDF).
8. Bibliography (206Kb PDF).

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Conservation Study

The "Duck Pond" at Mount Lofty

Contents (369Kb PDF)
1. Introduction (716Kb PDF).
2. Development of Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (1.6Mb PDF).
3. Thematic Analysis and Assessment (776Kb PDF).
4. Analysis and Assessment of Garden Components and Collections (2.4Mb PDF).
5. Assessment of Cultural Significance (216Kb PDF).
6. Conservation Policy (253Kb PDF).
7. Conservation Actions (336Kb PDF).
8. Bibliography (362Kb PDF).
9. Appendices (881Kb PDF).

Master Plan Report

Adelaide Botanic Garden - Site Master Plan

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - Site Master Plan

Contents (206Kb)
1. Introduction (133Kb)
2. Context (178Kb)
3. History (142Kb)
4. The Sites (2.83Mb)
5. Values (180Kb)
6. Key Issues & Objectives (365Kb)
7. Strategic Responses (248Kb)
8. Master Plan - Adelaide Botanic Garden & Botanic Park (3.20Mb)
9. Master Plan - Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (1.55Mb)

Botanica - The Botanic Gardens of Adelaide e-Newsletter

Botanica is the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide's quarterly e-newsletter and includes information on the latest developments, activities and major programs underway in the State's most visited cultural attraction. See the latest edition (190Kb PDF) or select the image at right.


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