Ökologisch-Botanischer Garten der Universität Bayreuth

The Ecological- Botanical Garden of the University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth ÖBG abbreviated, is a research unit of the University of Bayreuth. It was founded in 1978 and now covers an area of ​​16 hectares, plus there are about 8 acres of experimental plots. In the ecological botanical garden grow over 10,000 plant species. A special feature of the garden is that the plants are mostly clustered in accordance with ecological considerations in naturally designed plant communities. The ÖBG also provides opportunities for ecological field research.

History

After 1975, the Bavarian Ministry of Education had approved the establishment of an Ecological- Botanical Garden at the University of Bayreuth, 1978, the first growing greenhouses were built and appointed Günter Rossmann for the first Garden Director. The administration and science buildings were constructed in 1983. Construction of the demonstration greenhouses in 1985, they were completed in 1990. The " Tropical high mountain house" was built in 1993 and planted in 1994. In 1996 Gregor Aas took over the management of the garden. Since April 1998, there is the " Friends of the ÖBG eV " which supports the Ecological- Botanical Garden financially and organizationally.

Structure

In the outdoor area, the vegetation of the temperate zones of Asia, America and Europe can be seen. The plants are arranged so that an impression is created by the forests and prairies of North America, the flora of East Asia or the steppes of Central Asia and Eastern Europe.

In the approximately two acres of garden crops, there are numerous species and varieties of cereals and vegetables, and fiber, dyeing and medicinal plants to see. On the large orchard are more than a hundred varieties of fruit to find. Besides shrubs are planted, which provide soft fruit and wild fruit.

The seven greenhouses together have an area of ​​6,000 m², is growing about 5,000 plant species. A special feature is the greenhouse for tropical alpine plants. In other greenhouses grow plants from tropical lowland rain forests, mangroves, dry forest or the laurel forest of the Canary Islands.

Flowers of the North American prairies

Garden crops and former farm