Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG) is a botanical garden in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. It was opened in 1993[1] and is maintained under the auspices of the Botanical Garden Organization (BGO) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.[2] Originally named the Mae Sa Botanic Garden, it was renamed for Sirikit, Queen of Thailand in 1994.[2]
The 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) site is home to 12 greenhouses,[3] Thailand's biggest glasshouse complex.[citation needed] QSBG encompasses a hilly area from the Mae Sa river, at an elevation of 500 m (1,600 ft), to the site's highest point at 1,200 m (4,000 ft). Evergreen and dipterocarp trees occupy lower elevations, while pine forest is found in higher areas.[4] QSBG displays plants and flowers year round. It was the first botanical garden of international standard in Thailand.[1] It focuses on strengthening ex situ conservation of valuable Thai flora. Conservation of native Thai orchids is one of QSBG's most active programs.[5]
Affiliate gardens
In addition to QSBG, the BGO manages four other botanical gardens in Thailand: Romklao Botanical Garden (Phitsanulok Province), Rayong Botanic Garden (Rayong Province), Khon Kaen Botanic Garden (Khon Kaen Province) and Phra Mae Ya Botanic Garden (Sukhothai Province).[2]
References
- ^ a b Saengmanee, Pattarawadee (2018-05-09). "Magnificent mountains, verdant valleys". The Nation. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "About". Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG). The Botanical Garden Organization (BGO). Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Glasshouse Complex". Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG). The Botanical Garden Organization (BGO). Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "The Gardens". Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG). The Botanical Garden Organization (BGO). Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ Nanakorn, W.; Indharamusika, S. "Ex-situ Conservation of Native Thai Orchids at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden" (PDF). Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. Archived from the original (Invited lecture presented at the International Conference on Biodiversity and Bioresources: Conservation and Utilization, 23–27 November 1997, Phuket, Thailand) on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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