Role of the Botanical Gardens
As a State Government statutory body, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is governed by the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act 2002 which is administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Board is appointed by, and reports to, the Minister for Parks. The Board's responsibility includes managing, conserving and enhancing the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and setting a long-term vision and strategic framework.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Board
Mr. Daniel Leesong (Chair)
Ms. Sophie Davidson (Member)
Ms. Abigail Foley (Member)
Mr. Philip Mussared (Member)
Ms. Vanessa Pinto (Member and delegate for the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania)
Mr. Ian Cresswell (Member)
Management
- Director of The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens - Mr Yann Gagnon
Vision Statement
- A thriving Tasmanian botanical, social and cultural destination.
Our Purpose
- To enrich Tasmania by curating, securing, and displaying a diverse living collection.
Strategic Master Plan & Annual Reports
Here you can access links to our Annual Reports and Strategic Master Plan.
The Strategic Master Plan 2024 - 2044 is integral to, and is the overarching policy for, a strategic framework that ensures the Gardens are sensitively and effectively managed. Through this Strategic Master Plan, the Board sets out a vision to manage the Gardens for the next 20 years.
Click on the below links to download these resources:
Annual Reports