THE QUEEN OF DENMARK AND THAILAND'S GREEN HERITAGE

Rare and endangered species of Thailand's floral heritage were the focal point of last month's northern visit by Queen Margrethe II, Royal Consort Prince Henrik and Prince Frederik of Denmark.

One of Chiangmai's unique attractions, the Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens near Mae Rim, hosted the visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and the Danish guests, celebrating 100 years of Thai-Danish co-operation.

The 6,500 rai (960 hectares) site, established on the foothills of Doi Suthep in 1993 and open to the public every day, is internationally recognised for it's valuable conservation work.

The Royal party, who also opened a seminar there on February 10th, were shown 5 'trails', walks along which are displayed tropical rainforest plants from all over the world: the National Science Museum exhibition of animals and insects; the 'green aboretum' trail of palms and ferns; steep paths along which 200 climbing species grow, plus the nursery and rock garden walk.

Accompanying the party was the Director, Dr Weerachai Nanakorn, and eminent Danish botanist Prof Kari Larsen, consultant to the Gardens since 1997 and a prolific author on the subject since he first led an expedition here in 1958.

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