Government supports a temporary solution for the operation end of 2013.
The government of the canton of Bern has assured the Botanical Garden Bern for the years 2010 to 2013, annual contribution of 550,000 Swiss francs. Together with contributions from city and civic community of Bern, the Foundation and the University of Boga is secured so that the operation of the garden until further for four years.
Last year, the Great Council had referred a large majority a motion that the preservation of the Botanical Garden Bern (Boga) is required. In a first step, the Governing Council in February 2009 approved a loan of 950,000 francs to ensure operation in the current year. The Education Department has been tasked with the community of Berne, the civic community of Bern, the Foundation and the University of Boga are looking for a solution for the time being for the next four years. This solution is now available and the Government has approved the relevant contribution of the canton.
The Boga continues to be led by the University of Bern. The restoration of the glasshouses is postponed to a later date. The canton of Bern makes the end of 2013, an annual contribution of 550,000 francs to the operating costs of approximately 1,33 million. The Boga Foundation is contributing CHF 300,000 in annual costs, and Civic Community of Berne for 100,000 francs help. The expenses of the garden for teaching and research in Within the budget of the university finances. Currently have not been provided 140,000 francs per year. The missing funds will have to finance their own activities on the Boga by external funding.
the latest in the summer of 2012, the Education Department the Government will submit a proposal, such as the Botanical Garden can be continued after the expiry of this transitional arrangement.
Botanical Garden Bern
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