The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium (BGSH) comprises three beautiful public botanic gardens, Botanic Park, the State Herbarium and the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre. Our mission is to build an understanding and appreciation of the botanical world. We manage living, cultural and preserved collections, and use our science and research to improve understanding of the botanical world. Our science is vital to support our community’s resilience and sustainability, and it underpins evidence-based decisions that inform effective legislation, policies, education, management and land use practices. We engage with the wider community to share stories about plants and enhance understanding and appreciation of the importance of plants in sustaining life, and as a key part of cultural identity. Our places provide unique experiences and learning opportunities for visitors, and create an urban oasis of peace and tranquillity. BGSH is a state government statutory authority governed by the Department for Environment and Water, and the Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.