Pitkern Botanical Garden

The Pitkern Botanic Garden (PBG) exists to value, safeguard, study, and celebrate the unique plant biodiversity of Pitcairn Islands. Protecting these rare species from invasive plants and animals is essential to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem health. Effective conservation requires targeted control of invasive species, habitat restoration, and ongoing monitoring. Equally important is ensuring that accurate data, scientific research, and local ecological knowledge are collected and shared. 

The living and preserved plant collections are central to our mission of conservation, education, and research. By developing education and community engagement, we can build long-term stewardship and inspire sustainable management. Together, these efforts safeguard the Pitcairn Islands’ native plants for future generations and maintain their irreplaceable ecological legacy.

The project aims to conserve native and endemic plant species through propagation, habitat restoration, and invasive species management, contributing to biodiversity protection. It will serve as a hub for environmental education, community engagement, and cultural preservation by showcasing plants of ecological and traditional significance. The project builds local capacity through hands-on training in horticulture and sustainable land management, while also supporting research and citizen science. As a nature-based solution, the garden will create a greener, more resilient landscape that benefits biodiversity, climate adaptation, and community well-being.