Horticulture and Education for Conservation in Nezahat Gokyigit Botanik Bahcesi
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £132,013
WHERE Turkey
Summary
To develop the horticultural and educational potential of NGBG so that it can contribute effectively to species conservation in Turkey. Through specialist training and institutional capacity building the staff will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to develop the garden, conserve species and inform the public. In this way the NGBG will be able to contribute effectively to the aims of the CBD and to sustainable development.
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EX SITU, SPECIES CONSERVATION
Specific Tools
GLOBAL PLANT STRATEGY, TAXONOMY, MONITORING, TRAINING, RESEARCH TRAINING
Countries
Turkey
Project Outputs
Botanic Garden
A botanic garden with a well curated collection of plants.
Nursery
A functional nursery established with 2 trained staff.
Field trip
Staff receive training in collection techniques, data sources and seed cleaning & storage. New plants enter the collection.
Database
An accurate plant records database in place.
Education
An Education Policy showing how to use the Garden for educational purposes.
Conservation
A management plan for the three conservation zones.
Interpretation
An Interpretation Master Plan
Conference
Small conference on CBD and GSPC issues in Turkey.
Documents:
Download: Article - 14-026 FR App VIII The Botanics magazine article - 16/12/2008
