悉尼植物园（Botanic Gardens of Sydney）是澳大利亚最古老的科研机构，也是皇家植物园和Domain信托基金（Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust）的注册商业名称。该机构依据1980年《新南威尔士州皇家植物园和Domain信托法》设立，负责管理悉尼市四大绿色空间，致力于推动植物科学发现与公众教育，守护价值超过12亿澳元的州重要文化遗产与植物收藏。
机构概况
悉尼植物园旗下管理三个世界级植物园、一所澳大利亚顶尖植物科研机构，以及悉尼最具活力的城市公园空间。具体包括：悉尼皇家植物园——澳大利亚最受欢迎的国际化旅游目的地之一，也是该国最古老的科研机构；澳大利亚植物园（安南山）——位于悉尼西南部，面积416公顷，是澳大利亚植物科学研究所的旗舰园区；蓝山植物园（汤姆山）——澳大利亚最高的冷凉气候植物园，坐落于蓝山世界遗产区域；Domain艺术区——悉尼首屈一指的户外现场娱乐与文化活动聚集地。
澳大利亚本土植物种类约有24,000种，其中约87%为该国特有。据估计，澳大利亚生态系统中尚有约2,000个物种未被发掘和记录。在气候变化、栖息地丧失与物种灭绝危机背景下，悉尼植物园正积极致力于保护植物物种及其所支撑的全部生命。
科学研究
澳大利亚植物科学研究所（Australian Institute of Botanical Science）是悉尼植物园旗下核心科研机构，汇聚了人员、实体与虚拟科学收藏、研究成果、服务与设施。研究所的全球领先研究与收藏，帮助人类更好地理解环境及其在地球中的位置，同时推动可持续发展实践，守护地球未来。
研究所的关键科学支撑包括：新南威尔士州国家植物标本馆（National Herbarium of New South Wales）——收藏了丰富的植物标本；澳大利亚植物银行（Australian PlantBank）——致力于本土植物种质资源的迁地保护；丹尼尔·索兰德图书馆（Daniel Solander Library）——植物学文献与历史档案中心；活体收藏以及园艺、科学、教育与保护团队。
悉尼植物园与原住民社区合作，共同保护当地栖息地、开放馆藏，并与原住民合作开发可持续土地管理实践。研究所日益聚焦于澳大利亚生物多样性研究、在园区内展示更多本土植物，以及将原住民知识与文化遗产融入访客体验。
园区特色
悉尼皇家植物园坐落于悉尼海港旁、悉尼歌剧院旁，占地30公顷，1816年由麦夸里总督设立，1831年向公众开放。园内设有众多特色花园，包括罕见的濒危植物区和浪漫的玫瑰花园，展示了自然的多样之美。园区提供多种导览体验，包括原住民遗产导览和免费定时导览。
澳大利亚植物园（安南山）是澳大利亚最大的植物园，收集了丰富多样的澳大利亚本土植物。蓝山植物园（汤姆山）海拔较高，气候凉爽，拥有独特的温带雨林和高山植物群落。
使命与价值观
悉尼植物园的愿景是建设一个公平、可持续发展的世界，让人们、社区和机构都能认识并受到植物力量的启发，激励人们保护植物及其赖以生存的生态系统。机构致力于通过推进科学、提供关键环境挑战的解决方案，以及让人们通过与植物园和Domain的愉快互动来改善生活质量。
悉尼植物园的四个核心价值观为：热情与专业——对植物科学和园艺充满热忱；传统与科学融合——将数千年来原住民在植物分类学、生态学和生态系统管理方面的知识与现代科学相结合；多元合作——促进不同文化背景人群的共同参与；永续发展——确保当代与后代的可持续未来。
官方网站：https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/
Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Organisational Overview
The Botanic Gardens of Sydney is the registered business name of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, a statutory body constituted under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Act 1980 (NSW). It manages four significant green spaces in Sydney and is dedicated to advancing botanical science, conservation, and public education, overseeing more than $1.2 billion in state significant cultural, heritage, and botanical collections.
The organisation encompasses three world-leading botanic gardens, Australia’s premier botanical research institute, and one of the country’s most loved urban parklands: the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (Australia’s oldest scientific institution and a major international tourist attraction), the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan (416 hectares in South West Sydney and the flagship campus of the Australian Institute of Botanical Science), the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah (Australia’s highest cool-climate botanic garden within the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area), and The Domain Sydney (Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment and activation precinct).
Australia is home to approximately 24,000 plant species, 87 per cent of which are endemic. An estimated 2,000 species in the ecosystem remain to be discovered and documented. Amid climate change, habitat loss, and the extinction crisis, the Botanic Gardens of Sydney fights to conserve plant species and protect all life that depends on them.
Science and Research
The Australian Institute of Botanical Science is Australia’s premier botanical research institute, encompassing the education, science, conservation, and collections of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. It brings together people, physical and virtual scientific collections, research, services, and facilities to discover, understand, and protect plants.
The Institute’s critical work is supported by the National Herbarium of New South Wales (housing extensive plant specimens), the Australian PlantBank (dedicated to the ex situ conservation of native plant genetic resources), the Daniel Solander Library (botanical literature and historical archives), the living collections, and the horticulture, science, education and conservation teams.
The Botanic Gardens of Sydney works with First Nations peoples to preserve local habitats, decolonise collections, and develop sustainable land management practices. The Institute increasingly focuses on Australian biodiversity research, showcasing more native plants in the Gardens, and integrating Aboriginal knowledge and heritage into visitor experiences.
Garden Highlights
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney occupies 30 hectares on the shores of Sydney Harbour, adjacent to the Sydney Opera House. Founded in 1816 by Governor Macquarie and opened to the public in 1831, it is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and one of the country’s most visited international tourist attractions. The Garden features themed areas including rare and threatened plants of the world and a romantic rose garden, showcasing the diverse beauty of nature. Guided experiences include the Aboriginal Heritage Tour and free guided walks.
The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is Australia’s largest botanic garden, collecting and displaying a wide variety of Australian flora. The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, at elevated altitude, supports unique cool-climate rainforest and alpine plant communities within the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Vision and Values
The Botanic Gardens of Sydney envisions a fair and sustainable world where people, communities, and institutions are informed, inspired, and motivated to recognise the power of plants and support their conservation. Its mission is to advance science, offer solutions to critical environmental challenges, and improve quality of life through joyous connections to the Gardens.
The organisation’s four core values guide everything it does: Passion and Excellence — dedication to botanical science and horticulture; Culture and Science — integrating thousands of years of First Nations knowledge in plant taxonomy, ecology, and ecosystem engineering with modern scientific perspectives; Connection and Inclusion — welcoming everyone to discover the joy of plants; and Sustainability — safeguarding the future of the planet for generations to come.
Official Website: https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/
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