Estonian Institute of Zoology and Botany

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Estonian Institute of Zoology and Botany
Zooloogia ja Botaanika Instituut
Active	1947–2004
Affiliation	Estonian University of Life Sciences (1997–2004)
Address	Riia 181, Tartu, Estonia (1995–2004) , Tartu , Estonia 58°21′24″N 26°40′44″E / 58.356704°N 26.678992°E / 58.356704; 26.678992
Website	www.zbi.ee

The Estonian Institute of Zoology and Botany (Estonian: Zooloogia ja Botaanika Instituut) (ZBI) was a zoological and botanical research institute based in Tartu, Estonia. It was founded in 1947. Since 1997, it belonged to the Estonian University of Life Sciences as a central biological research institute in the country. On January 1, 2005 it was merged into the Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The Institute of Zoology and Botany was the only research unit in Estonia to administer and distribute data and expertise on taxonomic composition in the country. It provided data on the country's flora, microevolution of vegetation, naturalisation, the invasion of non-native species and vegetation population dynamics.

The scholars who have worked in this institute include Jaan Eilart, Toomas Frey, Andres Koppel, Toomas Kukk, Ülle Kukk, Kalevi Kull, Olevi Kull, Tiiu Kull, Eerik Kumari, Vilma Kuusk, Liivia Laasimer, Malle Leht, Aime Mäemets, Ingmar Ott, Erast Parmasto, Kaljo Pork, Haide-Ene Rebassoo, et al.

Directors[edit]

Harald Haberman (1947–1977),
Kalju Paaver (1977–1985),
Erast Parmasto (1985–1990),
Andres Koppel (1990–1996),
Urmas Tartes (1996–2004).

External links[edit]

Official website

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Buildings and structures	Emajõe Business Centre University main building Raadi Manor St. John's Church St. Paul's Church Supreme Court of Estonia Tartu Cathedral Tartu Old Observatory Town Hall Town Hall Square Snail Tower (Tigutorn) Uppsala House Von Bock House
Precincts	City Centre Supilinn Karlova Tammelinn
Nature and parks	Toomemägi Botanical Garden Emajõgi Anne Canal Raadi cemetery
Cultural institutions	Vanemuine Estonian National Museum Estonian Literary Museum Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum Tartu Art Museum Tartu Toy Museum
Science and education	University of Tartu Estonian Biocentre Tartu Observatory Baltic Defence College Estonian Aviation Academy Estonian University of Life Sciences (Estonian Institute of Zoology and Botany) Estonian Military Academy Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Sports	Tamme Stadium
Transportation	Tartu Airport Railway station Bus
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