Hungarian Association of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens

1. The purpose of the association is professional and social collaboration for the preservation and development of Hungarian botanical gardens, arboretums and other collections of living plants. To this end: a) institutional and professional interest representation; b) organization of coordinated professional activity (establishment and maintenance of international professional relations, collection work and domestic collection registration, etc.); c) organizing regular information on professional activities and other forums and conferences; d) preparation of expert opinions and proposals for the preservation and reconstruction of domestic natural and cultural values. 2. In addition, the ass... read more 1. The purpose of the association is professional and social collaboration for the preservation and development of Hungarian botanical gardens, arboretums and other collections of living plants. To this end: a) institutional and professional interest representation; b) organization of coordinated professional activity (establishment and maintenance of international professional relations, collection work and domestic collection registration, etc.); c) organizing regular information on professional activities and other forums and conferences; d) preparation of expert opinions and proposals for the preservation and reconstruction of domestic natural and cultural values. 2. In addition, the association deals with the training and education of its members, the organization of scientific trainings, nature conservation and environmental protection. 3. Public benefit activities of the association: As a public benefit activity, the association primarily performs nature conservation and environmental protection tasks, in connection with the nature protection Act LIII of 1996. to those designated as state tasks in Section 53 (1) of the Act. ("Defining state tasks and policies related to the protection of nature and the preservation of biological diversity, ensuring the assessment, evaluation, protection and restoration of natural and landscape values, natural habitats, wild plant and animal species, and other natural values, related activities in order to coordinate it, a National Nature Conservation Basic Plan, which is part of the National Environmental Protection Program..., must be prepared. 56 of the same law details the duties of the minister in relation to nature conservation, including in point h) it refers to cooperation with interest representative organizations in the protection of nature. CLXXXIX of 2011 on the local governments of Hungary is also designated as a public task. Act 13 (1) para. 11. and 23 (4) para. Point 12 is the protection of the environment and nature, in which the association undertook to contribute, as indicated in the goals and tasks. 4. Other than the members may also benefit from the association's public services.