Recreation, education, conservation

The multiple roles of botanic gardens in Australia

Bibliographic Data

ID12494186
AuthorsEmily Moskwa (0000-0002-0631-2262, University of South Australia, corresponding author), Emily Claire Moskwa (University of South Australia), Gary Crilley (University of South Australia)
Year2012
Volume15
Issue4
Pages404-421
Publication date2012-12-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnnals of Leisure Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1174-5398 • E-ISSN: 2159-6816
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/11745398.2012.744276
OpenAlexW2033713500
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited23

Drawing on the theories that underpin systems theory and conflict management, this paper considers the main role or purpose of botanic gardens in Australia which is based on three perspectives: those of visitors to gardens; garden volunteers; and gardens as organizations. Using a multi-methods approach including written questionnaires, focus groups, and document analysis, a number of key roles were identified by each stakeholder group: recreation (visitors); education (volunteers); and conservation (gardens as organizations). In view of these findings, it is suggested that garden management would benefit from increased attention to visitor wants and needs through an understanding of the main activities undertaken at gardens, their perceptions of visitor service quality, and the values that people place on gardens

Business · Focus group · Geography · Political science · Public relations · Recreation · Service (business · Sociology · Stakeholder · Visitor pattern · Anthropology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Urban Agriculture and Sustainability · Urban Green Space and Health · Marketing

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