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.
03 September 2021
Following the devastating 2020 bushfires on Kangaroo Island, scientists at the SA Seed Conservation Centre have visited the island a number of times to investigate what botanical treasures have regrown, and to collect seeds and plant specimens with a conservation aim.
17 August 2021
Repatriation of a rare pea from the UK Seed Bank for bushfire recovery in the Adelaide Hills.
