About BGANZ

BGANZ is the peak body representing botanic gardens across Australia and New Zealand. With over 150 members, 90+ of which are botanic gardens and arboreta, our vision is to create a future where plants are valued and protected, ensuring a greener, healthier and more resilient world for generations to come.

What makes a botanic garden unique is the fact they hold documented collections of living plants for the purpose of scientific research, conservation, display, and/or education. They play a significant role in safeguarding our flora through science, research and conservation programs and importantly they are the interface between plant conservation and the public. They are responsible for educating and empowering communities in safeguarding our plants. They provide significant benefits to our health and well-being and are vital green spaces of social, cultural and heritage value within communities.

Botanic gardens are increasingly being recognised as the frontline in tackling the biggest challenges facing our future — biodiversity loss, adaptation to a changing climate, food security and pest and disease management.

Operating since 2004, our membership is not limited to botanic gardens but has expanded to allied institutions that share our vision including zoos, councils, cemeteries, nurseries, educational institutions and non-botanic gardens. We envision a future where every community has access to diverse and healthy plant life, where green spaces are cherished and protected, and where sustainable livelihoods are built around the cultivation and preservation of plants.