Eden Project, one of the more interesting ecologically minded projects of recent years, says it has plans to come to China.

Eden Project founder Tim Smit told the BBC that the popular ecopark in Cornwall, UK is planning to work with the Chinese government to develop a mainland version.

Ten years have passed since the opening of the original Eden Project in an old clay mine – since then it has received more than 13 million visitors. The park features three biomes: an uncovered outdoor biome plus covered Mediterranean and tropical biomes.

The covered biomes are located within enclosures made of geodesic domes requiring no inner support. Both enclosures display a surprising diversity of plantlife, whose native climates are reproduced within the domes.

In addition to the role it has played in raising environmental awareness, especially among children, the Eden Project also hosts cultural events and is constantly striving to minimize its environmental impact.

Smit did not disclose where China’s Eden Project would be located or when work would start on the project, but he said building could begin as soon as 18 months from now.

We admire the Eden Project’s fun and effective approach to environmental education and wish them all the best in bringing their vision to China!