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Dr Jess Rickenback
Dr Jess Rickenback
I am a Lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Edinburgh where my work focuses on plant biogeography. For my PhD I studied tropical savannas from Africa to Australasia, investigating the ecology and evolution of a widespread genus…
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Dr Caroline Lehmann
Dr Caroline Lehmann
My current field research program focusses on understudied regions such as Madagascar, southern Africa and South-East Asia and how improved understanding of these regions can inform understanding of community assembly and dynamics of grassy biomes.…
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History of the Glasshouses
Glasshouses History
The Palm Houses Edinburgh's two grand old Palm Houses are dramatic landmarks in RBGE's long history of caring for tender plants under glass. The Tropical Palm House The octagonal Palm House is the oldest glasshouse at the Garden, designed and built…
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RBGE Weather Station
RBGE Weather Station
The weather has been recorded in the garden for many years. We have been an official weather station for the Met Office since 1956, with automated data collection since 2010. In 2018 the weather station was moved from the glasshouse lawn to a…
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Global patterns
Global patterns
Understanding the global history of plant families allows inferences to be drawn on the importance of tectonic plate shifts and vicariance events and long distance dispersals in the assembly of global biomes as exemplified with…
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Self Guided Visits
Self Guided Visits
The Garden is a great place for self-guided learning whether you are a nursery, school, college or university group. To book your visit, please complete our Booking Form.Bookings for self-guided access or art permits must be arranged…
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Science and Biodiversity Strategy 2021 - 2030
Science and Biodiversity Strategy 2021 - 2030
Launched in June 2021, our Science and Biodiversity Strategy is a direct response to the Biodiversity Crisis and the Climate Emergency. It reflects the urgent need for action to: Secure a nature-rich future in the face of global environmental…
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Temporary access changes
Temporary access changes
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Guided tours for groups
Guided tours for groups
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Fighting plant disease
Fighting plant disease