The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is a botanical research institute located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It was established in 1987 for the herbarium and botanical library collections of Lloyd H. Shinners from Southern Methodist University but has subsequently expanded substantially. BRIT focuses on plant taxonomy, conservation and knowledge sharing for both scientists and the general public The Botanical Research Institute of Texas was founded in 1987 around the herbarium and library from the Southern Methodist University that been substantially expanded by their final curator, Lloyd Herbert Shinners. It was located in a re-purposed warehouse in the main business and commercial area of Fort Worth. In spring 2011, BRIT moved into new buildings adjacent to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden that dates from 1934. The buildings were designed by Hugh Hardy of H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture and have a LEED-NC platinum rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for efficiency and sustainable design. The Institute is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization governed by a board of trustees. More information...
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