RE-CONNECTING WITH THE NATURE: A DESIGN FOR BİLECİK CITY BOTANIC GARDEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (16) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Işıl KAYMAZ ◽  
Ecem BAKİ ◽  
Faruk SARIHAN ◽  
Halim PERÇİN
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
The Public ◽  
Design Scheme ◽  
Spatial Design ◽  
Operational Program ◽  
A Site

Aim: This study aims to determine the design dynamics for botanic gardens within the framework of landscape design. It is also aimed to emphasize the importance of unique characteristics of botanic gardens and to raise awareness on their scientific, education and social roles. Method: The methodology of this study is based on analysis of the literature on design of botanic gardens and worldwide examples; synthesis of these data through a landscape project for a proposed botanic garden in Bilecik, Turkey; and finally, evaluation of overall findings in order to determine the dynamics that influence design of a botanic garden. Results: Diversity of the plants proposed in the design scheme was determined based on the ecological conditions of the site and the budget. The design also proposes places for recreational purposes that will help to support both physical and mental health of the visitors and for educational purposes which will raise the public awareness. However, it is also concluded that spatial design, solely, is not a determining factor for realizing their missions. The effective operational management of a botanic garden is important for sustaining the conservation and the education missions. Conclusion: The quality and the functionality of a botanical park cannot be solely determined through the design process although spatial characteristics of a site have a considerable influence on the design scheme and content. The effective design and implementation of operational program of plant conservation, educational and recreational activities are essential in order to sustain the identity of any botanic garden.

scholarly journals Education and training in Brazilian botanical gardens: are we achieving GSPC targets?

Rodriguésia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 1603-1612
Author(s):  
Tania Maria Cerati
Keyword(s):  
Plant Diversity ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
The Public ◽  
Botanical Gardens ◽  
Representative Species ◽  
Education And Awareness

Abstract Engage, educate and raise public awareness of the importance of plant diversity is the means through which plant conservation can be achieved. The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) is a programme to halt the loss of plant diversity and recognize botanical gardens as a partners. This paper investigates the implementation of targets 14 and 15 GSPC in Brazilian botanic gardens specially in education and awareness about plant diversity and trained people. A survey was carried out on the institutional websites of 21 gardens registered in the National System of Botanical Gardens Registration to identify actions that follow the guidelines of these two targets. Websites outdated, difficult access and lack online resources for the public shows us that internet tools are poorly used to divulgation. The target 14's activities performed in most gardens are educational visits and environmental interpretation and explore collections in situ and ex situ from representative species of regional flora. Trained people is held in all gardens but some stand out as important research centers and graduate programs. Despite the efforts Brazilian botanical gardens need improve the public communication and develop strategies to measure the targets progress.

scholarly journals Botanic gardens, education, and orchid conservation strategies: the need for a coordinated approach

Lankesteriana ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Mirenda
Keyword(s):  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Orchid Conservation ◽  
Public Garden ◽  
Para Determinar

Se ha escuchado a nivel mundial el llamado para la conservación de orquídeas, por parte de científicos, profesionales de horticultura, propagadores comerciales y los apasionados entusiastas privados, todos con diferentes opiniones sobre la manera para atacar este problema global. Las noticias han sido desalentadoras en relación al calentamiento global, destrucción de hábitat, desplazamiento de poblaciones nativas por parte de agresivas, exóticas e insostenibles depredaciones /cosechas de plantas y los esfuerzos impotentes para hacer cumplir las protecciones legales. Se han dedicado muchas ideas y esfuerzos para determinar estrategias específicas para la conservación de orquídeas, incluyendo la protección al hábitat, la compra y preservación de los “puntos calientes,” así como las tendencias hacia la creación de reservas hortícolas, tanto nativas (reservas de los Jardines de Lankester, Fundación EcoMinga, Ecuagenera) y ex situ (jardines de orquídeas en Hawái, colecciones bajo vidrio, etc.). Tácticas como un banco de semillas, tecnología ADN, esfuerzos de propagación ex situ, así como eventuales reintroducciones, inherentemente dependen de recursos y propiedades de jardines botánicos y cultivadores comerciales responsables. Es este tipo de trabajo de horticultura el que ha salvado a otros géneros que no corresponden a las orquídeas, tales como Franklinia, Torreya, Wollemia, y especies de orquídeas como Paphiopedilum vietnamense, Epidendrum ilense, y Angraecum longicalcar de la extinción. Los jardines botánicos unidos bajo ciertas organizaciones como la Asociación Americana de Jardines Públicos (American Public Garden Association - APGA) y Jardines Botánicos para la Conservación Internacional (Botanic Garden Conservation International - BGCI), necesitan de una mayor cooperación y coordinación para el éxito de sus esfuerzos para la conservación de plantas. Además, es un aspecto crítico que los jardines botánicos se conecten con la comunidad científica (y viceversa), especialmente aquellos que mejor pueden asesorar sobreaquellas especies más amenazadas. Si las colecciones van a ser utilizadas en forma óptima, las sociedades científicas y de horticultura deben estar más conscientes de sus respectivos activos y prioridades. En el Primer Congreso Internacional para la Conservación de Orquídeas (International Orchid Conservation Congress - IOCC), se adoptaron cuatro resoluciones de la Estrategia Global para la Conservación de Plantas (Global Strategy for Plant Conservation – GSPC en inglés): 1): el 90% de todas las orquídeas amenazadas deberían ser asegurada en colecciones ex situ; 2) el 50% debería constar en programas para su recuperación activa; 3) Se debe considerar que las orquídeas están amenazadas cuando su cosecha no es sostenible; y 4) Para el año 2010, cada niño y niña debe estar consciente de lo que es la diversidad de plantas (incluyendo a las orquídeas). ¿C.mo podemos evaluar si se está logrando el progreso hacia estos admirables objetivos sin que exista una entidad que unifique y que pueda recopilar el progreso, la información y el grado de éxitos alcanzado? Al ver el esfuerzo desplegado en tantos lugares separados, es indudable que se necesita urgentemente este tipo de entidad. Constituye la meta de muchos jardines botánicos y una meta específica del Instituto Smithsoniano, el promover la diseminación de conocimientos y comprensión. Con este fin en mente, el anterior objetivo #4 constituye una particular prioridad. A pesar de que alcanzar la meta del 100% de conciencia compartida en relación a la diversidad de plantas para el año 2010, hemos iniciado un proyecto que nos permita comprender y finalmente corregir el llamado síndrome de “Ceguera relativa a las Plantas,” bajo el cual la persona promedio no considera que las plantas son seres vivientes (en el mismo sentido de los animales). Mediante el uso de encuestas y entrevistas personales, se está analizando este síndrome generalizado y penetrante para determinar sus caracter.sticas demográficas, hombre/ mujer, urbano/rural, jóvenes/ viejos, etc. Es imperativo para los educadores que identifiquen la edad en la cual dichas actitudes empiezan a introducirse en la psiquis de los jóvenes. Es necesario aplicar ciertas técnicas que permitan elevar el grado de conciencia de los individuos de todas las edades en relación a la importancia de la diversidad de las plantas y su conservación. Esto puede tomar la forma de presentaciones, exposición a especies representativas, paseos de campo y otras oportunidades educativas, que permitan cultivar un enfoque mental que comprenda y a la final proteja el mundo natural. 

scholarly journals The role of the Francisco Javier Clavijero Botanic Garden (Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico) in the conservation of the Mexican flora

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milton Díaz-Toribio ◽  
Victor Luna ◽  
Andrew Vovides
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Threatened Plant ◽  
Threatened Plant Species

Background and Aims: There are approximately 3000 botanic gardens in the world. These institutions cultivate approximately six million plant species, representing around 100,000 taxa in cultivation. Botanic gardens make an important contribution to ex situ conservation with a high number of threatened plant species represented in their collections. To show how the Francisco Javier Clavijero Botanic Garden (JBC) contributes to the conservation of Mexican flora, we asked the following questions: 1) How is vascular plant diversity currently conserved in the JBC?, 2) How well is this garden performing with respect to the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) and the Mexican Strategy for Plant Conservation (MSPC)?, and 3) How has the garden’s scientific collection contributed to the creation of new knowledge (description of new plant species)?Methods: We used data from the JBC scientific living collection stored in BG-BASE. We gathered information on species names, endemism, and endangered status, according to national and international policies, and field data associated with each species. Key results: We found that 12% of the species in the JBC collection is under some risk category by international and Mexican laws. Plant families with the highest numbers of threatened species were Zamiaceae, Orchidaceae, Arecaceae, and Asparagaceae. We also found that Ostrya mexicana, Tapirira mexicana, Oreopanax capitatus, O. echinops, and O. xalapensis are highly threatened species representative of cloud forest currently in the collection. Conclusions: The conservation and scientific utility of the JBC collection is reflected in the exceptional accession data and the description of 24 new plant species. Having a significant number of threatened plant species in its ex situ collection, the JBC contributes to the implementation of the GSPC, particularly Target 8, as well as the implementation of the MSPC.

scholarly journals Bogor Botanic Gardens

2019 ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Siti Roosita Ariati ◽  
Didik Widyatmoko
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
East Asia ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Environmental Services ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Research Centres

Bogor Botanic Gardens (BBG) was established in 1817 and is the oldest botanic garden in South East Asia. The garden has long been a centre for scientific research and has been the founding institution of a number of other research centres in Indonesia, particularly in the life sciences. The garden initially covered 47 ha but has expanded over the years and is now 87 ha. It has evolved over its 200-year history from a collection of economically valuable plants to the multi-faceted institute it is today, undertaking activities in plant conservation, research, education, ecotourism and environmental services. In recent years, it has strengthened its role in plant conservation through the establishment of 32 new botanic gardens across Indonesia. These new gardens are managed by local government and universities and supervised by BBG. In its bicentenary year, 2017, BBG organised a number of activities, programmes and celebrations and these are highlighted in thisarticle.

scholarly journals Plant Health Protocols for the Reintroduction of Native Plants

2013 ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Natacha Frachon
Keyword(s):  
Native Species ◽  
Native Plants ◽  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Royal Botanic Garden ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
Plant Health ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Different Populations

Many botanic gardens and conservation agencies are now cultivating threatened native species specifically for reintroduction programmes in response to the second part of Target 8 of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC). While collection, cultivation and reintroduction techniques are frequently discussed in workshops and described in papers, few seem to have considered the threats of introducing non-native pests, diseases, weeds and hybrids between different populations of the same species. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has been cultivating plants for its Target 8 programme since 2005 and now grows 82 per cent threatened Scottish species. It is running active reintroduction programmes for nine of these species with programmes planned for a further five species. In recent years increasing attention has been paid to reducing the risks of introducing non-native organisms and hybrids between different populations of native species into the wild.This paper describes the protocols that have been developed, including verification, screening for pests and diseases, averting spontaneous hybridisation and preparing plants for reintroduction.

scholarly journals Candide and Botanical Software: technology cultivating garden visitation and collection management

2021 ◽  
pp. 163-174
Author(s):  
Waheed Arshad ◽  
Havard Ostgaard ◽  
Mats Havström ◽  
Jo Elworthy ◽  
Jon Hall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Automatic Identification ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Biodiversity Crisis ◽  
Plant Collections

Abstract It is clear that the biodiversity crisis and overarching threat of climate change are having a fundamental impact on the biology of the planet. Botanic gardens, and related institutions, are uniquely positioned as centres of expertise in plant biodiversity. Their efforts in the exploration and documentation of biodiversity are also a fundamental prerequisite for the conservation of plants. The systematised and structured documentation of a garden’s collection of plant material, together with the collection policy and overall mission, characterises an institution as a botanic garden. However, the currently available tools and processes are not cost-effective, accessible at a global level, and do not provide the necessary efficiency for the needs and workflows of botanic gardens and plant collection management. In the context of gardens and visitation, there is also a growing disconnection between people and plants, particularly in an increasingly urbanised world. Here, we present numerous innovative initiatives towards tackling these challenges, assisted by technology. We discuss the application of machine-learning in the automatic identification of plants (including composite tools such as Augmented Reality), and digital engagement through mobile-based complementations to visitors’ experiences. We also explore the documentation of quality data for botanical collections, and how advancements in collection management systems will play a major role in the efforts of the botanic garden community, and use of their richly-diverse plant collections in the vanguard of research, conservation, education, and visitation. Thus, ongoing technological developments in tools for botanic gardens and their visitors, present positive and influential contributions in tackling global challenges associated with plant conservation and engaging the broadest and most diverse audiences.

scholarly journals The Balkan Botanic Garden of Kroussia, Northern Greece :

2008 ◽  
pp. 9-27
Author(s):  
Eleni Maloupa ◽  
Nikos Krigas
Keyword(s):  
Native Plants ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
In Situ Conservation ◽  
Plant Conservation ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Northern Greece ◽  
The Balkans

in this paper the profile of the Balkan Botanic Garden of Kroussia (BBGK) is outlined and basic illustrations are provided. Τhe location, establishment, facilities, organization and staff of BBGK, as well as the topography, soils and climate of its grounds, are presented. the plant conservation targets and policies formulated by bbgk in order to fulfil its mission are also described. This includes eight different complementary policies. These are the Only Native Plants policy, Important Plant Species (IPS) policy, Explicit Plant Documentation policy, Propagation of the IPS First policy, DNA Barcoding policy, Combined ex situ and in situ Conservation policy, Evaluation for Sustainable Exploitation policy and the Environmental Awareness on Native Plants policy. The living native plant collections of the BBGK are presented quantitatively and the number of plant sections and displays designed in the BBGK and in the newly established Garden of Environmental Awareness are described. BBGK’s mission is to support research, maintenance, propagation, evaluation, conservation and sustainable use of the native plants of Greece and the Balkans, combined with raising public awareness of the environment.

scholarly journals Assessing the conservation value of medicinal plant collections in Bogor Botanic Gardens, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syamsul Hidayat ◽  
Ervizal A.M. Zuhud ◽  
Didik Widyatmoko ◽  
Bahruni BAHRUNI
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Conservation Value ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
The Public ◽  
A Value ◽  
Plant Collections ◽  
Plant Collection ◽  
The Government

Abstract. Hidayat S, Zuhud EAM, Widyatmoko D, Bahruni. 2021. Assessing the conservation value of medicinal plant collections in Bogor Botanic Gardens, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 696-706.  Botanic gardens contain plant collections for the purpose primarily for ex-situ conservation, yet the public rarely appreciates these collections. As such, assessing the conservation value of botanic gardens collections is very important as an effort to increase public awareness of the importance of botanic gardens and their plant collections. This research aimed to assess the conservation value of plant collection in Bogor Botanic Gardens (BBG), Indonesia using quantitative and qualitative methods. We focused our assessment on medicinal plant collections with the habitus of tree. Conservation value of a plant collection was approached by preservation value and utilization value both quantitatively using monetary units and qualitatively using non-monetary index. Based on these two approaches, quantitatively most (91%) of the medicinal plant collections in BBG assessed in this study have a value of more than one million rupiahs, even 21% have a value of more than 100 million rupiahs, implying the high monetary value of medicinal plant collection in Bogor Botanic Gardens. Meanwhile, qualitatively, the conservation value score of a species will be strongly influenced by the existence of protection laws issued by the government and the cultural level of plants' use by the community. Our framework of assessing the conservation value of plant collections, especially those with medicinal purposes, can be replicated in other botanic gardens.

scholarly journals REVITALISASI MUSEUM MANUSIA PURBA GILIMANUK

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Ida Ayu Gede Megasuari Indria
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Philosophical Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
A Site

Revitalization of the Ancient Man of Gilimanuk Museum is very important to do as a first step to establish better communication between the Museum and the community it serves. This study aimed to describe the revitalization performed at the Museum of Ancient Man Gilimanuk and its relation to the strengthening of national identity. Methods of data collection in this study is observation, interview, and literature study. This research uses descriptive analysis techniques with a philosophical approach. The results showed that the revitalization performed at the Ancient Man Museum of Gilimanuk includes updating the interior of the main exhibit hall and also a site museum arrangement in accordance with the concept of the new museum. The revitalization at the Ancient Man Museum of Gilimanuk can increased the public awareness of their cultural identity. Revitalisasi sangat penting dilakukan sebagai langkah awal untuk membangun komunikasi yang lebih baik antara Museum Manusia Purba Gilimanuk dan masyarakat yang dilayani. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan revitalisasi yang dilakukan di Museum Manusia Purba Gilimanuk dan kaitannya dengan penguatan identitas bangsa. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, dan studi kepustakaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik deskriptif analisis dengan pendekatan filosofis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa revitalisasi yang dilakukan di Museum Manusia Purba Gilimanuk meliputi pembaharuan interior ruang pameran utama dan juga penataan ruang site museum sesuai dengan konsep new museum. Adanya revitalisasi di Museum Manusia Purba Gilimanuk dapat berpengaruh pada meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat akan identitas budayanya.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT (PHBS) DEMI KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT KECAMATAN TUNTANG KABUPATEN SEMARANG JAWA TENGAH

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatwa Tentama
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Public ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
The People

Clean and Healthy Living Behavior is a behavior in which a person applying hygiene behavior in their daily lives by paying attention to the level of health. Healthy living is something that should be applied by everyone due to its numerous benefits. The benefits of healthy livingbehavior are creating physical and mental health, focus in doing something, the welfare of familymembers and fine, beautiful and peaceful surroundings on thus making the environment feels comfortable. Students’ groups of Community Service UAD have mission to make the people of Tuntang sub district of Semarang regency realize the importance of implementing Clean and Healthy Living Behavior through several programs related to it. Some of the activities carried out are JUMANTIK (Larvae Monitoring Team) and briefing on how to wash hands properly. These activities are done in some villages of sub district Tuntang Semarang regency due to the lack of public awareness to the importance of health. As a result, through some activities above, it causes people to be more aware to the importance of implementing Clean and Healthy Living Behavior and can provide knowledge to the public regarding on how to implement Clean and Healthy Living Behavior appropriately.

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