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National Botanic Gardens

December 1978 – 1984

Previously Canberra Botanic Gardens (1970–1978). Renamed Australian National Botanic Gardens in 1984.

The Commonwealth botanic gardens in Canberra, under the name used from 1978 to 1984, maintaining a national living collection and herbarium of Australian native plants.

Names over time

  1. Canberra Botanic Gardens1970–1978
  2. National Botanic Gardens1978–1984
  3. Australian National Botanic Gardens1984–present

How it came into existence

Renamed from the Canberra Botanic Gardens in December 1978 in recognition of the gardens' national role; Dr Robert Boden was appointed its first Director in 1979.

How it ended

Renamed the Australian National Botanic Gardens in 1984.

Main functions

  • Living collection of Australian native plants
  • Herbarium and botanical research
  • Horticultural development of native species
  • Public education and visitor services

Where it sits

Last in the portfolio of Department of Home Affairs and Environment.

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Sources

Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.