Estonian Institute of Zoology and Botany

The Estonian Institute of Zoology and Botany (Estonian:Zooloogia ja Botaanika Instituut) (ZBI) is a zoological and botanical research institute based in Tartu, Estonia. It was founded in 1947. Since 1997, it belongs to the Estonian University of Life Sciences as a central biological research institute in the country.

The Institute of Zoology and Botany is the only research unit in Estonia to administer and distribute data and expertise on taxonomic composition in the country. It provides 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

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

External links

• Official site

Tartu landmarks
Buildings and structures	Emajõe Business Centre University main building Kivisild Raadi Manor St. John's Church St. Paul's Church Supreme Court of Estonia Tartu Cathedral Tartu Old Observatory Town Hall Tigutorn Uppsala House Von Bock House
Precincts	City Centre Supilinn Karlova Tammelinn
Nature and parks	Toomemägi Botanical Gardens Emajõgi Anne Canal Raadi cemetery
Cultural institutions	Vanemuine Estonian National Museum Estonian Literary Museum Estonian Sports 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 National Defence College Tartu Art College
Sports	Tamme Stadium
Transportation	Tartu Airport Railway station Bus
Entertainment	AHHAA