Articles
Origin and analysis of botanical gardens in Brazil
Article number
1455_3
Pages
27 – 34
Language
English
Abstract
Brazil is recognized for having some of the greatest biodiversity in the world, and measures are needed to conserve it.
One of the conservation strategies is carried out through botanical gardens, institutions that work to value flora, promote scientific knowledge, and provide environmental education.
Thus, this study aimed to identify and characterize Brazilian botanical gardens and examine their history and the legislation that guides their accreditation.
The research was conducted in two phases: the first phase involved a bibliographic review of the historical development and legislation governing botanical gardens in Brazil.
The second phase entailed an inventory of botanical gardens using the Garden search tool.
In the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) database, 55 active botanical gardens were identified in the country, distributed across all geographic regions and biomes, with a greater concentration in the southeast region.
It was found that these institutions act in different functions, such as conservation of plant collections, scientific research, environmental education, and as tourist attractions.
This confirms that botanical gardens operate following the current legal framework.
It is concluded that such institutions are fundamental for sustainable development, for the conservation of diversity and plant heritage in the country, providing a closer connection between society and nature.
One of the conservation strategies is carried out through botanical gardens, institutions that work to value flora, promote scientific knowledge, and provide environmental education.
Thus, this study aimed to identify and characterize Brazilian botanical gardens and examine their history and the legislation that guides their accreditation.
The research was conducted in two phases: the first phase involved a bibliographic review of the historical development and legislation governing botanical gardens in Brazil.
The second phase entailed an inventory of botanical gardens using the Garden search tool.
In the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) database, 55 active botanical gardens were identified in the country, distributed across all geographic regions and biomes, with a greater concentration in the southeast region.
It was found that these institutions act in different functions, such as conservation of plant collections, scientific research, environmental education, and as tourist attractions.
This confirms that botanical gardens operate following the current legal framework.
It is concluded that such institutions are fundamental for sustainable development, for the conservation of diversity and plant heritage in the country, providing a closer connection between society and nature.
Authors
C.M. Silva, J.V.M. Jesus, J.C.Z. Borin, P.D.O. Paiva, R. Paiva
Keywords
native species, plant collection, germplasm bank, plant conservation, sustainable development
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