National Alpine Botanical Conservatory

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National Alpine Botanical Conservatory, Botanical conservatory in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France.

The National Alpine Botanical Conservatory spans across seven departments, containing extensive collections of alpine plants and a specialized seed bank.

Established in 1991, the institution has gathered over 100,000 herbarium specimens dating from 1770, including the Dominique Chaix collection from Dauphiné.

The conservatory serves as a research center where botanists and scientists study plant adaptations while maintaining educational programs for the public.

Located 4 kilometers northwest of Gap, the facility provides guided tours, exhibitions, and direct access to documentation about alpine plant species.

The seed bank preserves genetic material from rare alpine plants, ensuring the survival of threatened species native to high-altitude environments.

Location: Hautes-Alpes

Website: http://cbn-alpin.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.57630,6.05130

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:42

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