Our Projects and Researchs
From small gardens to sprawling estates, each project reflects our commitment to quality and innovation.
DUBG collect living plants for purposes of conservation, research, education, and public display. These plants are categorized based on their unique values and special characteristics into the following thematic gardens:
- Medicinal plants garden
- Flower garden
- Aromatic garden
- Children garden
- Pollinator garden
- Wild edible plants garden
- Succulent plants garden
- Poisonous plant garden
- Indigenous plant garden
- Fruit garden
- Rock garden
- Riverine plants garden
As Wagner (1972) aptly stated, “A botanic garden without scientific research is just a park. A botanic garden with scientific research plays an important role in social development.” This highlights the essential role of research in enhancing the significance of botanical gardens. At DUBG, the following research priority areas are emphasized to contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecological understanding, and societal progress:
- Biodiversity conservation (In-situ/Ex-situ approach)
- Pollination ecology
- Seed ecology
- Quantitative/Experimental/Applied ethnobotany
- Climate change and plant adaptation
- Environmental education
- Plant stress ecology
- Restoration ecology
- Systematics and evolutionary biology
- Molecular biology
Dilla University Botanical & Ecotourism Garden (DUBEG) tries to do its best in its collaborative efforts. Currently, we have a strong partnership with Gullele Botanical Garden focusing on plant resource conservation specially threatened plant species, research, community service, technology transfer, capacity building and training activities, resource sharing, and experience sharing. Moving forward, DUBEG aims to expand its collaborations to include Shashemane Botanical Garden and the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI), particularly in areas of Research, Conservation and experience sharing. Additionally, as members of the Botanical Garden Conservation International (BGCI), we seek to engage in various training programs and collaborative efforts that further our core objectives of research, conservation, and education.
Dilla University Botanical & Ecotourism Garden (DUBEG) hosts and has been hosted a variety of activities and events. We celebrate all nature-related international days, with highlights including International Biodiversity Day, Indigenous Tree Day (ITD), and World Environment Day. Our garden regularly hosts workshops, seminars, training sessions, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at raising awareness and educating the local community. Furthermore, our garden is a popular spot in Dilla and around Dilla for ecotourism events such as weddings, birthdays, graduations, and other social gatherings.
What is going on currently?
At present, DUBEG is undertaking significant projects to enhance our garden’s infrastructure and visitor experience. We are redesigning the garden’s gate and opening a shop to better serve our visitors. Additionally, we are preparing new wedding stages in collaboration with the engineering staff at Dilla University. These efforts are part of our on-going commitment to strengthening our garden’s capacity and creating a more inviting and functional space for all.