Survey on Public Perceptions of Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation in India

Ajay Kumar Verma

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.58729

Survey on Public Perceptions of Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation in India

Author(s)	Dr. Ajay Kumar Verma
Country	India
Abstract	This research investigates public perceptions of botanical gardens in India and their perceived role in plant conservation, with a specific focus on the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanical Garden. Amid global biodiversity loss and the underexplored social dimensions of conservation in India, this study addresses a notable literature gap by empirically examining visitor awareness, motivations, and support for conservation efforts. Utilizing a structured, cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 820 adult visitors using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Quantitative analysis using SPSS included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and factor analysis to interpret public attitudes toward conservation messaging and engagement. Findings reveal that while most visitors engage with botanical gardens for leisure and social purposes, a significant post-visit increase in awareness of conservation themes suggests that these institutions are effective informal educational spaces. Education level emerged as a key predictor of conservation understanding and willingness to support initiatives. Digital engagement was preferred for ongoing participation, highlighting the importance of virtual outreach in fostering public involvement. This study contributes methodologically by applying rigorous statistical tools in a domain typically dominated by qualitative research, and practically by offering strategic insights for garden administrators and policymakers. It advocates for integrated conservation messaging, inclusive educational programming, and multi-channel engagement strategies to enhance the ecological role of botanical gardens. The findings underscore the importance of aligning botanical institutions with broader societal efforts toward biodiversity awareness and sustainable living.
Keywords	Botanical gardens, conservation awareness, public perception, India, visitor motivation, environmental education.
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-10-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.58729

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