Garden National Botanical Conservatory of Brest, Botanical garden and conservation center in Brest, France
The National Botanical Conservatory of Brest is a garden spanning 30 hectares with greenhouses housing plant species from tropical regions and other climates around the world. The site features four specialized greenhouse sections recreating different environments, alongside outdoor garden areas with walking paths and resting spots.
The garden was created in 1975 from a former quarry site and became France's first institution dedicated to protecting endangered wild plants. This founding marked the beginning of a new approach in France for actively preserving plant biodiversity.
The garden serves as a living center where visitors encounter plant species from distant regions they might never otherwise see. This role makes it a gateway to understanding global plant diversity and the environments these organisms naturally inhabit.
The garden is open daily with extended hours during warmer months and free access to outdoor areas. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the site covers large distances and greenhouses connect through lengthy corridors.
The site safeguards plant species already extinct in the wild, including the Hawaiian Brighamia insignis, of which only a handful of specimens remain worldwide. This conservatory serves as a rescue station for species that would otherwise be lost forever without human intervention.
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