Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang
Institution Code: THIMP
BGCI Member: Yes
About the Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang
The Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang was established in 1999 under National Biodiversity Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Serbitang as an ex-situ plant conservation area and to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the 4th King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
The primary functions of the Royal Botanical Garden are to:
i. Serve as the living repository of plant genetic diversity for ex situ conservation and research.
ii. Serve as a rescue centre for rare and threatened native floral species (prioritized native floral species).
iii. Promote propagation of prioritized native plants species to reduce pressures on collection from the wild and to ensure their sustainable use.
iv. Implement mass propagation of prioritized native flora for restorations programs and commercialization to encourage house hold cultivation and conservation.
v. Provide technical services and training in plant propagation techniques to community-based groups and other interested stakeholders.
vi. Provide technical service in community beautification and greening projects.
vii. Implement targeted biodiversity education programs.
viii. Promote and manage garden volunteer programs.
ix. Participate in floral diversity documentation programs.
x. Promote regional and international linkages for effective conservation and management of native plant species.
Main Address:
Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang
National Biodiversity Program, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests
P.O. Box 875
Serbithang
Thimphu 00975 Bhutan
Telephone: +00 975-2-351417/351218
Fax: +00 975-2-351219
URL: www.nbc.gov.bt
Primary Email: sdema06@gmail.com