Bidoup Nuiba Botanic Garden

Viet Nam - Lam Dong Province - Dalat

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About the Bidoup Nuiba Botanic Garden

Being the core zone of the world Langbiang Biosphere Reserve, Bidoup-Nuiba national park is located in Da Lat plateau of the central highland area of Vietnam. The park is evaluated as one of four biodiversity centers of the country with forest ecosystems considered as standard models of sub-tropical moist rain evergreen forests and typical forests of low montane sub-tropical areas of Vietnam, as well. Its forests hold high values of natural landscapes, biodiversity with valuable and rare species and genetic resources.
Since the establishment of 2004, from Vietnamese goverment budget, the activities of the park mainly concentrate on ex situ conservation of its important forest ecosystems, and endemic, patrimonial and national and international high valuable plant species. However, under negative impacts of population growth, infrastructure construction around and inside the core zone of the park as well as climate change, the danger of habitat fragmentation and the loss of these species are increasing. Therefore, beside the efforts of in situ conservation activities, since 2010, the park has built a plan to establish a botanic garden for the purpose of ex situ conservation these valuable species. In 2014, from the support of experts of Australia Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, a master plan of a botanic garden of the park has been formulated and until now, initial infrastructure of the botanic garden has been constructed. The purposes of the park’s botanic garden are for ex situ conservation of endemic, patrimonial and national and international high valuable plant species, for scientific research, environmental education and scientific information exchange with other botanic gardens in the world.

Main Address:
Bidoup Nuiba Botanic Garden
Bidoup Nui Ba National Park
5E Tran Hung Dao
Dalat
Lam Dong Province 670000 Viet Nam

Telephone: +84633502061
Fax: +84633813654
URL: http://bidoupnuiba.gov.vn/
Primary Email: icther.vqgbidoup@gmail.com

Staff Details

Director's Name: Le Van Huong
Curator's Name: Truong Quang Cuong
Plant Records Officer's Name:
Total Staff:
Horticultural Staff Number: 10
Educational Staff Number: 10
Research Staff Number: 4
Administration Staff Number: 2

About the Garden

Institution Type: Botanic Garden
Status
Status: Private: Yes
Status: State: Yes
Status: Educational: Yes
Status: Municipal: Yes
Status: Satellite: Yes
Status: Trust: Yes
Date founded: 2015
Physical Data
Natural Vegetation Area: Yes
Natural vegetation area: Size: 5 Hectares
Landscaped Area: Yes
Landscaped Area: Size: 10 Hectares
Total Area: 15 Hectares
Latitude: 12.1359
Longitude: 108.5309
Annual Rainfall: 2000 mm
Altitude: 1560.00 Metres
Total area of glasshouses: 3 Metres
Total area of shadehouses: 12 Metres
Locality: Information
Locality: Garden Name: Vườn thực vật Bidoup Núi Bà
Local Address: Block 97, Da Nhim commune, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province
Locality: City: Da Lat
Locality: State: Lam Dong province

Features and Facilities

Herbarium: No
Arboretum: No
Micropropagation/ Tissue Culture Facilities: Yes
Seed Bank: No
Published Plant Catalogue: No
Computer Plant Record System: No
Open to public: Yes
Friends society: Yes
Retail Outlet: Shop: No
Retail Outlet: Plant Sales: Yes
Disabled access: No
Number of Visitors: 10
Number of Volunteers: 1

Plant Collections

Accession Number: 1000
Cultivation Taxa Num: 150
Special Collections:Zone 1:
Title: Growing the Plant Economy
Function; Interpret the role of plants and business in the (Lam Dong) economy. Why
plants should matter to visitors and how plants impact their lives and our economy.
Utilise the opportunity to introduce a changing colour display with views from VC.
Incorporating cut flower production, vegetables, coffee, popular ornamental plants
(e,g, orchids), fruit trees/shrubs, local plants with commercial roles (e.g. medicinal
plants, fibre plants, dye plants, building materials etc), try to experiment with
flowering perennial options selected from BDNBNP that can be visually supported by
the guaranteed success from common and readily available hybridized plant
selections.
Story Ideas:
• Value $$ of flower exports, the journey these exports take from growth to
delivery.
• How flower farms are established and run around Da lat, role of coffee in the
economy of local people, range and value of Lam Dong’s ability to provide
southern Vietnam with seasonal temperate vegetables.
• Flower/Vegetable/fruit where are their markets how are they transported? do
they require chemicals?
• Sustainability stories generally around the soils and assets of Dalat.
Zone 2:
Title: All in the Family
Function; Interpret the relationships between common plant genus/species and
those of BDNBNP. Point out the similarities and differences and why this may occur
as a consequence of plant selection/breeding or perhaps climate/environment.
Stories: Identify the major family groups known to exist in BDNBNP e.g. Magnolia,
Camellia, Rhododendron, Cycad, Cyathea, Pinus etc etc (probably many more but
these would make a good start…). Try to combine the ‘showy’ commercially
accessible species against the native species of BDNBNP.
This garden should include large flowering shrubs and small trees. They will provide
colour and texture and drawn visitors from the Visitor Centre through to the
restaurant. Shrubs become ideal in screening views to the toilet block/car park
without becoming overbearing or blocking visual access to restaurant and beyond.
Smaller shrubs should be placed closer to main pathways.
Story Ideas:
• Look at the range of recognised horticultural species (e.g. Camellia) that have
been developed for garden display…that have as their origin the natural forest
around you
• What new horticultural species can be developed from our local plants?
• Try to encourage the visitor to understand and take pride in the diversity of
Vietnamese and local plants rather than to simply acknowledge the b
Zone 3:
Title: The Tree Garden
Function: Arboretum plantings with signature trees from around the world,
particularly ornamental, street and park trees. Select iconic global species that will
resonate with visitor’s expectations but that have links to Vietnamese vegetation or
cultural roots, E.g. Exotic species currently used in street tree applications, trees with
historic linkages (i.e. conifers that relate to P. dalatensis or others e.g. Magnolia)
Identify and select BDNBNP Tree species that have potential as street or park trees,
belong in major tree groups that will suit your climate such as Oak (Quercus spp).
Birch (Betula spp)… etc that will provide structural plantings with good horticultural
performance, whilst introducing colour and bark variations.
Care should be taken in tree placement (arrangement) to ensure room is available
for trees to obtain full shape, important vistas to lake are maintained and
arrangement is complementary to the story. i.e. perhaps group street trees separate
from timber trees. Place taller species lower down the slope and flowering species
closer to the restaurant and within view. To do this it is critical to develop a ‘Planting
Plan’ as you will not have all trees you intend to introduce, available immediately.
Story Ideas:
• Showcase horticultural/landscape trees for possible introduction to Lam Dong
developments and streetscapes.
• Consider making selections that represent each continent or likely visitor
group. For example, English Oak, Chinese Ginko, Australian Eucalypt, North
American pine…
• Document the history of famous trees… e.g. the source for your English Oak
may be Key Royal Botanic Garden and could have history attached or simply
history attached to the Garden. You may be able to propagate from famous
tree’s in Vietnam e.g. ‘Uncle Ho’ tree from Cat Tien National Park
• Create VIP plantings where political/celebrity visitors plant new trees
• BDNBNP species may be the first ever grown in horticulture…
These are important stories that add interest to each individual planting and should
form the basis on which you select and introduce. All trees planted should be
documented simply because of the number of years lived…they are a considerable
investment and without records become less valuable over time.
Zone 4
Title: Evolution of the Forest
Function: Interpret the story of plant evolution and the development of plant
ecosystems. How does a Forest sustain itself and why do various microclimates
exist and thrive within the forest? Provide an understanding of the role and
interaction of plants, insects and animals, the key pollinations stories, within the
forest ecosystems.
There is not a large amount of garden bed area dedicated for this display as it is
intended to lead visitors into the next segment and the “core” Forest Botanic Garden
ecosystem displays. The aim is to introduce the concept of BDNBNP as a special
and unique place and allow the visitor to imagine how this forest has evolved and the
climatic processes involved, so as to be interested in walking further and
understanding more about the local plants. The interpretive node will look over the
fern embankment with panoramic lake views. It will offer opportunities to display
ferns and other ‘old’ genera in order to introduce the concept but much of the
species diversity will be contained in display areas continued in the next stage and
beyond. Plants within this display area should be predominately local regional
species, however we recommend ‘botanic’ and ‘structural’ planting arrangements be
maintained (as opposed to a naturalistic display) in order to complement nearby
display garden areas.
Story Ideas;
• Simply how to recognise different types of forest and how they’re positioned
around Vietnam…(or around the world?)
• Focus on telling the story of how BDNBNP has evolved as a forest type, the
time, geological and climatic forces that have shaped the region.
• Discuss research into the forest linked to global events e.g. work on tree rings
that help understand rise/fall of the Khmer Empire
• What is unique, significant and different about the forest structure within
Vietnam?
Zone 5
Title: The Forest Botanic Garden
Function: This interpretive node will provide the introduction to the main ecosystem
forest types of BDNBNP as outlined in the Landscape Master Plan. Although likely
that the development of the Forest Botanic Garden area will be deferred due to
resource and staff constraints, it remains possible to interpret the design and
intention of the Garden.
Species selected for this area should include forest ‘edge’ plants, use of iconic
BDNBNP trees, ferns, and herbaceous shrubs… and move toward a more
naturalistic arrangement that would mimic entry into a forest. Ensure the views from
the outdoor learning area aren’t completely blocked by the careful placement of taller
species. Plan to create a ‘green wall’ offering a mysterious entry point into the
garden beyond as you approach along the walking pathway but that can be viewed
across when standing on the outdoor learning platform. This green wall will help to
contain the ‘ornamental’ Botanic Garden (the Cone Garden) from the expanse of
(possibly undeveloped) more natural looking Forest Botanic Garden display… and
also provide additional intrigue for visitors who venture beyond.
Story Ideas;
• As much way-finding and garden introduction point. This node will feature
maps and images of different forest types.
• Indigenous plant uses, provide a cultural introduction for visitors highlighting
the role of local people who’ve lived sustainably in the forest for millennia
• Introduction to specific plants/animals that dominate or specialise in specific
habitats that people can find on their onward journey
Invasive Species Monitoring: Yes
Invasive Species Policy: Yes
ABS Policy: Yes

Conservation Programmes

Conservation Programme: Yes
Medicinal Plant Programme: Yes
Ex Situ Conservation Programme: Yes
Reintroduction Programme: Yes

Research Programmes

Biotechnology: Yes
Plant Breeding: Yes
Conservation - Biology: Yes
Conservation - Genetics: Yes
Data Management Systems and Information Technology: No
Ecology: Yes
Ecosystem Conservation: No
Education: Yes
Ethnobotany: Yes
Exploration: Yes
Floristics: Yes
Horticulture: Yes
Invasive Species Biology and Control: Yes
Molecular Genetics: No
Pollination Biology: No
Restoration Ecology: Yes
Seed/Spore Biology: No
Systematics and Taxonomy: Yes
Sustainability: Yes
Pharmacology: Yes
Agriculture: No
Land Restoration: No
Urban Environments: No

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