Section Contact Details: Officer in charge: +264 61-2022020, Herbarium: +264 61-2022012/2014, Genetic Resources: +264 61-2022010/2013, Vegetation Survey: +264 61-2022016/2017, Botanic Garden: +264 61-2022014, Tree Atlas: +264 61-2022021, Library: +264 61-2022022.

MISSION:
Promote the understanding, conservation and sustainable use of Namibian plants for the benefit of all.

AIMS

• To collect and maintain plant material and data according to international standards, external organisation and programme collaboration;
• to provide high quality, efficient services through needs-driven, plant related research;
• to promote efficient fund utilisation; and
• to support training and development of staff.

PROJECT CONTACTS

Flora of Namibia - coleenm@mweb.com.na

Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources of Namibia - hertak@mweb.com.na Vegetation Resources Survey of Namibia - bens@mweb.com.na

Plant Production Development - gmk@mweb.com.na

Development of National Botanic Garden - silker@mweb.com.na

Namibian Tree Atlas Project - treeatla@mweb.com.na

FOCUS GROUPS:
plant breeders, agronomists, plant product developers, rangeland managers, vets, socio-economists, educators, consultants, policy makers, legislators, scientists, general public, farmers, students, scholars, conservationists and tourists.