Horticulture Services

Maintains and protects plant biodiversity through the propagation, conservation and introduction of new plant species. Provides active and passive recreational opportunities within the city of Port of Spain.

The Horticultural Services Division comprises of the Queen’s Park Savannah, Royal Botanic Gardens, Wildflower Park and the La Pastora Plant Propagation Station. The Division maintains and protects the plant biodiversity of Trinidad and Tobago through the propagation and conservation of native plant species, the generation of living plant collections and the introduction of appropriate non-native flora to the national landscape. Active and passive recreational opportunities are provided in the city of Port of Spain at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Royal Botanic Gardens and Wildflower Park. Arboriculture works (management of trees) are facilitated on state compounds/lands. Technical advice is also given on landscaping, along with floriculture development through the propagation and dissemination of planting material.

Subunits

• Royal Botanic Gardens Unit
• Queen’s Park Savannah Unit
• La Pastora Plant Propagation Station

Key Partners

Queen’s Park Savannah Management Committee

The Queen’s Park Savannah Management Committee, comprising representatives from key government and private sector agencies, is mandated to promote the development, preservation, maintenance, and efficient use of this iconic and historically significant public space.

Mandate and Functions
The revised Terms of Reference for the Queen’s Park Savannah Management Committee are as follows:

1. To develop, preserve, and maintain the Queen’s Park Savannah.
2. To revise the fee structure for the use of the Queen’s Park Savannah.
3. To regularise vending activities within the Queen’s Park Savannah.
4. To continue to explore the potential of the Queen’s Park Savannah as a contributor to ecotourism.
5. To optimise the use of the Queen’s Park Savannah for active and passive recreation by citizens.
6. To develop a public awareness programme on the use of the Queen’s Park Savannah.
7. To develop and implement policies, where necessary, for the restoration, management, maintenance, and security of the Queen’s Park Savannah.
8. To explore mechanisms to ensure user compliance with the terms and conditions governing the use of the Queen’s Park Savannah.
9. To facilitate the exchange of information with any equivalent agency or committee on matters related to the management, improvement, preservation, maintenance, and security of the Savannah.
10. To undertake such other functions as may be deemed desirable in the interest of the Queen’s Park Savannah and its user groups.

Contact Information:
Tel: 622-6494/622-1686
Email: qpsmc@gov.tt