The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium manages living, cultural and preserved collections and, through its science and research, it improves understanding and appreciation of the botanical world.
The institution’s science underpins evidence-based decisions that inform effective legislation, policies, education, management and land use practices.
In addition, it contributes to the knowledge economy, and supports the community’s resilience and sustainability.
The Collections Policies 2021, which comprise the Living, Herbarium and Cultural Collections are part of the strategy to conserve and enhance the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium’s role as an exemplary cultural and scientific institution.
In particular, the policy provides a framework for maintaining, building and displaying collections and enhancing the richness and uniqueness of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium as a public institution.
Each Policy within this document addresses the following matters:
These policies were endorsed by the Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium on 9 April 2021 and are due for review five-yearly.
09 July 2022
Kangaroo Island’s threatened flora is being given a life-line thanks to a new Seed Production Garden.In a bid to safeguard plants from extinction, the Threatened Flora Seed Production Garden will grow multiple populations of the island’s at-risk species, then collect their seed for banking and biodiversity recovery projects on the island.
03 May 2022
Adelaide Botanic Garden has been shrunk down to fun-sized flowers, teensy trees and a petite Palm House for a new ABC TV show, Tiny Oz.
