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Utah Botanical Center
United States of America - Utah - Kaysville
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International Agenda Registrant: No
Current BGCI member: Yes
About the Utah Botanical Center
The Utah Botanical Center is where Utah’s future grows as we address critical issues confronting people in our state and throughout the Intermountain West; increased urbanization and limited water supplies, diminishing public open space, and a shrinking resource base for native plants, wildlife, and wetlands. Through workshops, Utah State University courses and research, demonstration areas, community events and improving an important urban fishery, the UBC provides information and inspiration that can guide us to a more sustainable future.
The UBC demonstrates and practices sustainable principles which can significantly reduce impacts on the land and other valuable resources. Demonstrations use environmentally friendly products, recycled materials, and water-conserving landscapes. Sustainable home landscaping, wetland restoration, habitat creation, and water quality enhancement are all highlighted on public open space.
And while education and innovation are among our primary goals, we know that recreation and connecting with the outdoors can be an oasis for the soul in the midst of an increasingly busy world.
The UBC is the result of a shared vision and partnerships between Utah State University, public agencies, individuals, civic groups, businesses, and foundations–important alliances that are bringing the UBC to fruition.
Main Address:
Utah Botanical Center
725 South Sego Lily Drive
P.O. Box 265
Kaysville
Utah 84037 United States of America
Telephone Number: 801-593-8969
Fax Number: 801-593-5330
Web Site: http://utahbotanicalcenter.org/
Institution Email Address: ubc@usu.edu
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- Staff Details
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Director: David T. Anderson
Curator: Richard Anderson
Plant Records Officer: Richard Anderson
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Total Staff:
Number of Horticultural Staff: 2
Number of Educational Staff: 2
Number of Research Staff: 1
Number of Administration Staff: 1
- About this Garden
- Institution Type: Botanic Garden
- Status
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Private: No
State: Yes
Educational Establishment: Yes
Municipal: No
Satellite Garden: No
Trust Administered: No
- Date Founded: 2001
- Physical Data
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Natural Vegetation Area (inside BG): Yes
Size of Area: 37 hectares
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Landscaped Area: Yes
Size of Area: 2 hectares
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Total Area (in Hectares): 40 hectares
Latitude: 41.01.21
Longitude: 111.56.22
Annual Rainfall: 432 mm
Altitude: 1318.00 metres
Total Area Under Glass: 1219 metres
Total Area Under Shade: 1524 metres
- Local Information
- Garden Name: Utah Botanical Center
- Address: 725 South Sego Lily Drive, P.O. Box 265
- City: Kaysville
- State: Utah
- Features and Facilities
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Herbarium: No
Arboretum: Yes
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Micropropagation/Tissue Culture Facilities: No
Seed Bank: No
Published Plant Catalogue: No
Computer Plant Record System: No
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Open to the Public: Yes
Society of Friends: No
Retail Outlet (shop): No
Retail Outlet (plant sales): Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
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Number of Visitors: 10000
Number of Volunteers: 10
- Plant Collections
- Conservation Programmes
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Conservation Programme: No
Medicinal Plant Programme: No
Ex Situ Conservation Programme: No
Reintroduction Programme: No
- Research Programmes
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Biotechnology: No
Plant Breeding: Yes
Conservation - Biology: No
Conservation - Genetics: Yes
Data Management Systems and Information Technology: No
Ecology: Yes
Ecosystem Conservation: No
Education: Yes
Ethnobotany: Yes
Exploration: No
Floristics: No
Horticulture: Yes
Invasive Species Biology and Control: Yes
Molecular Genetics: No
Pollination Biology: No
Restoration Ecology: No
Seed/Spore Biology: No
Systematics and Taxonomy: Yes
Sustainability: Yes
Pharmacology: No
Agriculture: Yes
Land Restoration: Yes
Urban Environments: Yes
- Education Programmes
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Visitor/Education Centre: No
Education Signs in Garden: Yes
Public Lectures/Talks: Yes
Education Booklets/Leaflets: No
Guided Tours: Yes
Permanent Public Displays: No
Special Exhibitions: No
Courses for School Children: Yes
Courses for University/College Students: Yes
Courses for General Public: Yes
Education Programme: No
