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The Rhododendron-Park Bremen, with an area of 46 hectares, is the world's largest collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, comprising over 650 wild species and approximately 3,700 cultivars. It is considered a unique living museum and a colorful testament to garden culture, which delights visitors, especially in the spring, with its impressive floral splendor. The park not only serves as a recreational area but also as an important educational and nature conservation site, where the diverse botanical biodiversity is cultivated and communicated[1][2][3].
The main mission of the Rhododendron-Park is to preserve and continuously develop this extensive plant collection, as well as to impart botanical and ecological knowledge. The care and management of the park is in the hands of the Stiftung Bremer Rhododendronpark, which has been ensuring continuous operation since 2009 and appreciates the commitment of donors as essential support, as the park is freely accessible to visitors. This foundation also ensures that the foundation's capital is managed responsibly to ensure the long-term security and qualitative care of the park[1][4][5][7].
Sustainability is a central concern of the park. The park is maintained as a living "botanical treasure trove" with consideration for nature conservation and biological diversity. The foundation pursues the goal of preserving the Rhododendron-Park as a natural and cultural asset for future generations. This commitment also includes the promotion of ecological garden concepts, such as permaculture and sustainable green space design. In addition, the park offers valuable contributions to genetic conservation programs of rhododendron plants through the extensive plant collection, which are part of the Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron [1][3][5].
The park's comprehensive offering is complemented by the botanika, a large nature discovery center on the grounds that showcases tropical and subtropical plant communities in an Asian ambiance and provides in-depth knowledge of the importance of biological diversity. In addition, events and guided tours are held regularly, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the diverse world of rhododendrons and garden culture[1][2].
Overall, the Rhododendron-Park Bremen uniquely combines nature experience, scientific significance, education and recreation in the midst of an urban environment and positions itself as a sustainable, culturally and botanically valuable institution of global importance.
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This combination of outstanding botanical diversity, sustainable commitment and educational mission makes the Rhododendron-Park Bremen an important location for nature lovers, scientists and the general public.
