The Garden pursues four major themes: (1) plant diversity, (2) human dependence on plant diversity, (3) the need for conservation, and (4) research for solving modern problems and increasing human quality of life.

 

The Garden is supported by the State of North Carolina and the Botanical Garden Foundation, Inc.  The Garden's collection area, nature trails, Coker Arboretum, Mason Farm Biological Reserve and other lands comprise nearly 600 acres.  The Garden has established itself as a regional center for research, conservation, and interpretation of plants, particularly those native to the southeastern United States, but also including those with special botanical and human interest.

from: www.unc.edu/about/landmarks.html

Also you can visit: www.ncbg.unc.edu/