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Our work spans the genetics of seeds right through to sustainable forestry practices to better understand the flora of Australia.

Forests in the landscape Landscape management

We're developing strategies for keeping Australia's forests productive and healthy into the future, so that they continue to provide us with a range of products and services like timber, habitat and clean water. This research contributes to carbon sequestration and forest sustainability.

The Atlas of Living Australia National Research Collections Australia

As Australia's national biodiversity database, the ALA provides free, online access to a vast repository of information about Australia's amazing biodiversity.

About the Australian National Algae Culture Collection Australian National Algae Culture Collection

Our collection is an internationally significant resource holding living cultures of more than 1000 microalgae strains. The collection supports vital research and is regularly accessed by industry, universities and researchers.

About the Australian National Herbarium Australian National Herbarium

The Australian National Herbarium houses a major collection of plant specimens from across the country, providing invaluable scientific information about our native flora.

About Australian Tree Seed Centre Australian Tree Seed Centre

The Australian Tree Seed Centre is one of our National Research Collections. It is managed as a collection and research centre for Australian native tree species.

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