Australian National Botanic Gardens

PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

1993

1993 Publication Details

• [ Using the hypertext version of the Plan ]

• CONTENTS

• FOREWORD

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Functions and values of the Gardens
  • 1.2 Description of the Gardens
  • 1.3 Development of the Gardens
  • 1.4 Purpose of the Plan of Management

• 2. GROWING AUSTRALIA'S FLORA
  • 2.1 Thematic structure of the Gardens
    • [ 2.1.0 Introduction ]
    • 2.1.1 Ecological theme
    • 2.1.2 Conservation theme
    • 2.1.3 Taxonomic theme
    • 2.1.4 Evolutionary and biogeographic themes
    • 2.1.5 Horticultural theme
    • 2.1.6 Ethnobotanical theme
  • 2.2 Horticultural management
  • 2.3 Collections monitoring and curation
  • 2.4 Remnant vegetation management
  • 2.5 Pest management
  • 2.6 Fire management
  • 2.7 Wildlife management

• 3. STUDYING AUSTRALIA'S FLORA
  • [ 3.0 Introduction ]
  • 3.1 Thematic focus for research and botanical information
    • 3.1.1 Geographic focus
    • 3.1.2 Scientific focus
    • 3.1.3 Maintenance of scientific vouchers
  • 3.2 Scientific specimens collection
    • 3.2.1 Management and curation
    • 3.2.2 Public Reference Herbarium
    • 3.2.3 Security and fire management
    • 3.2.4 Pest management
    • 3.2.5 Specimen loan and exchange
  • 3.3 Botanical research
  • 3.4 Botanical information
    • 3.4.1 Information management
    • 3.4.2 Networking
    • 3.4.3 Bibliographic information
  • 3.5 External participation
    • 3.5.1 Visiting scientists and associates
    • 3.5.2 Herbarium volunteers
    • 3.5.3 Student training
  • 3.6 A Centre for Plant Diversity Research

• 4. PROMOTING AUSTRALIA'S FLORA
  • [ 4.0 Introduction ]
  • 4.1 Encouraging visitors to the Gardens
    • 4.1.1 Understanding visitors and their needs
    • 4.1.2 Making the Gardens accessible to visitors
    • 4.1.3 Providing facilities for visitors
    • 4.1.4 Promoting the Gardens
  • 4.2 Information and interpretation
  • 4.3 Education
  • 4.4 Recreational activities
  • 4.5 Community involvement
    • 4.5.1 Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens
    • 4.5.2 Volunteers
  • 4.6 National Plant Photographic Index

• 5. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ROLES
  • [ 5.0 Introduction ]
  • 5.1 National and international liaison
  • 5.2 Conservation
  • 5.3 Horticulture
  • 5.4 Botanical information

• 6. ADMINISTRATION
  • [ 6.0 Introduction ]
  • 6.1 Government funding
  • 6.2 Commercial operations
  • 6.3 Sponsorships and donations
  • 6.4 Staffing
  • 6.5 Staff training and development
  • 6.6 Health and safety
  • 6.7 Law enforcement

• 7. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
  • [ 7.0 Introduction ]
  • 7.1 Settings for the living collections
  • 7.2 Buildings
  • 7.3 Paths, roads and parking
  • 7.4 Plant and equipment
  • 7.5 Communications
  • 7.6 Power supply
  • 7.7 Water
  • 7.8 Storm water
  • 7.9 Sewerage
  • 7.10 Rubbish disposal

• 8. PRIORITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

• 9. EVALUATION AND REVIEW

• APPENDIX 1 - Recommendations of Development Planning Guide

• Glossary

• [ Comments on Draft Management Plan ]