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Australian Institute of Botanical Science

The Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants and all life that depends on them.

What is the Australian Institute of Botanical Science?

The Australian Institute of Botanical Science consists of the physical and virtual scientific collections, research, services and facilities, and of course, our staff at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah. The Institute will be one of the nation’s premier botanical research organisations and will help ensure the survival of plants and build more resilient ecosystems for future generations. You can learn more about the components that make up the Institute further below. 

Download the Australian Institute of Botanical Science prospectus for a detailed look at the vital science work we undertake.

Explore the Australian Institute of Botanical Science

Our world leading research and collections advance fundamental knowledge of plants and drive effective conservation. You can explore how we do this by taking a look at the elements that make up the Australian Institute of Botanical Science.

National Herbarium of New South Wales
The Herbarium is one of the most significant botanical resources in the Southern Hemisphere and houses over 1.43 million plant specimens.
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Australian PlantBank
The Australian PlantBank is safeguarding our native plant species for the future by using cryostorage, seedbanking and tissue culture.
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Daniel Solander Library
The Daniel Solander Library is the oldest botanical research library in Australia and is home to more than a quarter of a million items.
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Living Collections
The Gardens' Living Collections can be used in a range of scientific endeavours. Explore the Collections by visiting the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Living Collection
Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience
The Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience focuses on providing genetic expertise and evidence-based information on restoring, repairing and protecting native ecosystems.
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Centre for Education and Engagement
The Centre provides transformative learning experiences to foster connections, curiosity and understanding of nature, STEM, culture and community
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Supporting the Australian Institute of Botanical Science

Join and support
There are many ways to support the important work being done at the Australian Institute of Botanical Science – everything from donating and volunteering to leaving a legacy gift.
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Corporate partnerships
Partner with the Australian Institute of Botanical Science and exceed your corporate social responsibility goals by investing in the Southern Hemisphere’s leading plant science institution.
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