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Working to halt the decline in Australia's biodiversity. Building better understanding of our species and ecosystems for better management.

CSIRO's Biodiversity Book

Authored by CSIRO scientists, Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia provides access to the latest scientific knowledge on Australia’s biodiversity in an engaging and clear format. Available for free download in multiple formats.

National Research Collections Australia National Research Collections Australia

We manage a number of collections of animal and plant specimens that provides vital information and resources about Australia's biodiversity.

Monitoring, measuring and conserving biodiversity Monitoring, measuring and conserving biodiversity

With Australia's biodiversity in steep decline, CSIRO researchers are leading the efforts to build fundamental knowledge on the nature, extent and history of our native species. We work closely with our partner organisations to ensure a consistent approach to biodiversity monitoring and conservation across the country.

Making better biodiversity conservation decisions Monitoring, measuring and conserving biodiversity

Our research is helping to answer urgent questions about where to invest limited resources for biodiversity conservation and how to get the best possible outcomes from that investment.

Threats to biodiversity

There are numerous threats to Australia's biodiversity including invasive species, poor fire management, habitat destruction and degradation, and climate change. Our research is helping to understand the impact of these threats so they can be better managed.

Mapping Australia's soil biodiversity Plant research that supports conservation

Biomes of Australian Soil Environments (BASE) is a map of Australia’s soil microbial diversity, covering the entire continent. It has put Australia at the forefront of both understanding soil microbial biology and using genomics for environmental science.
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