| Botanical Garden of P. J. Šafárik University came into existence in 1950. It was situated in periphery of the town in the part Dolný Bankov, locality Červený breh. At the time of its establishment its area represented 36 ha including 2400 m2 of heated greenhouses. Professional orientation, structure, material and technical facilities changed several times since its establishment. Since 1959 Botanical Garaden represents a part of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University. In the organizational structure of the University it represents research and educational workplace. At the present time its area represents 30 ha and its working staff is composed of 40 employées. |  |
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Botanical Garden is visited by approximately 50 thousands of visitors each year. Particular activities in the Botanical Garden are realized at five departments: Department of Tropical and Subtropical Vegetation, Department of Ornamental Flora, Department of Arboretum, Department of Autochtonous Flora and Documentation and Department of Administration and Operation. |  |
Scientific activities are aimed at the study of biology of endangered and protected species of the flora of East-Slovakian region, synanthropization and anthropic questions concerning environment conservation and formation. In this context Botanical Garden publishes scientific periodical THAISZIA, Journal of Botany. The periodical is registered in scientific databases and since 2009 it has been indexed in SCOPUS database. Botanical Garden of P. J. Šafárik University has a herbarium collection consisting of over 40 000 herbarium specimens. Educational activities in Botanical Garden are aimed at teaching of botanical and ecological disciplines in different degrees of education.
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Cultural and edificational activities are carried by stable exhibitions, thematic exhibitions, open-door days, activities aimed at biota cognition, environmental activities aimed at environmental awareness and sustatinable development. |  |
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Botanical Garden of P. J. Šafárik University co-operates with both Slovak and foreign institutions, represents scientific workplace of CITES, rescue centre of Environmental Agency of Ministry of Environment and is a member of BGCI and EuroGard. |  |
