Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens TrustRegistered

To advance the education of the public of all ages and to increase public awareness, knowledge and understanding of Heritage Gardens, parks, Gardens and Demesnes, Arboreta and Designed Landscapes in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. To ensure as far as possible that the heritage gardens in Northern Ireland are maintained and preserved for future generations. To promote research into the history and archaeology of gardens, garden plants and the history of horticulture in Northern Ireland. To disseminate information about the gardens, past and present, of Northern Ireland, and to explain the position of gardens and gardening in Northern Ireland within the history of horticulture in Europe. To assist with the preservation of gardens plants and woody shrubs. To help in promoting greater interest in gardens and gardening in Northern Ireland. To promote the research, recording and care of historic parks and gardens through survey, publications, exhibitions, lectures and conferences. To assume the activities presently carried on by the Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Trust which are consistent with the objects set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association herein. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science,The advancement of environmental protection or improvement