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Oxford University Botanic Garden
United Kingdom - Oxford
Institution Code: OXF
International Agenda Registrant: Yes
Current BGCI member: Yes
About the Oxford University Botanic Garden
The Garden consists of three sections. The Glasshouses contain plants that need protection from the extremes of the British weather. The area outside the Walled Garden contains classic garden features such as a Water Garden and Rock Garden as well as the innovative Black Border and Autumn Borders. Within the Walled Garden plants are grouped in a number of different ways such as by country of origin, botanic family or economic use.
Main Address:
Oxford University Botanic Garden
Rose Lane
Oxford
OX1 4AZ United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01865 286690
Fax Number: 01865 286693
Web Site: www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
Institution Email Address: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk
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- Staff Details
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Director: Timothy Walker
Curator: Louise Allen
Plant Records Officer: Celia Sawyer
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Total Staff:
Number of Horticultural Staff: 13
Number of Educational Staff: 3
Number of Research Staff:
Number of Administration Staff: 5
- About this Garden
- Institution Type: Botanic Garden
- Status
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Private: Yes
Educational Establishment: Yes
- Date Founded: 1633
- Physical Data
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Landscaped Area: Yes
Size of Area: 2 hectares
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Total Area (in Hectares): 2 hectares
Altitude: 0.00 metres
Total Area Under Glass: 480 metres
Total Area Under Shade: 50 metres
- Additional Locations
- Satellite Garden Names (including exteral arboreta): Harcourt Arboretum,
Nuneham Courtenay,
OX44 9PX
- Features and Facilities
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Herbarium: Yes
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Published Plant Catalogue: Yes
Computer Plant Record System: Yes
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Open to the Public: Yes
Society of Friends: Yes
Retail Outlet (plant sales): Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
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Number of Visitors: 127
Number of Volunteers: 6
- Plant Collections
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Number of Living Plant Accessions: 8
Number of Taxa in Cultivation: 6
- Special Collections:HERBARIUM: Situated in Plant Sciences Department.
TAXA: 1,778 genera, 5,304 spp., 7,766 accession, 12,000 plants. The combined totals for the Garden and its satellite Harcourt Arboretum are as follows: 1,792 genera, 5,374 spp., 6,495 taxa, 8,128 acce
Araceae, Acanthaceae, Brassicaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Fabaceae, Rosaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Iridaceae, Nymphaeaceae.
Bluebells, Euphorbia stygiana, Apium repens.
- Conservation Programmes
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Ex Situ Conservation Programme: Yes
Reintroduction Programme: Yes
- Research Programmes
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Conservation - Biology: Yes
Conservation - Genetics: Yes
Ecology: Yes
Ecosystem Conservation: Yes
Education: Yes
Horticulture: Yes
- Education Programmes
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Education Signs in Garden: Yes
Public Lectures/Talks: Yes
Education Booklets/Leaflets: Yes
Guided Tours: Yes
Permanent Public Displays: Yes
Special Exhibitions: Yes
Courses for School Children: Yes
Courses for University/College Students: Yes
Courses for General Public: Yes
Education Programme: Yes
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Journal Articles
July 1999
October 2005
Where to see Magnolias in the UK and Beyond
These UK botanic gardens have told BGCI they have notable collections of Magnoliaceae.
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The Nature of Success: Success for Nature
The 6th BGCI Education Congress was a huge success, being described as BGCI's 'best ever', and was a forum for inspiration, engagement and collaboration with 340 delegates attending from 45 countries. A report, evaluations, press releases, delegate list and some vital statistics are now available
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