‘Library of life on Earth’ safely settled into new $90 million CSIRO research home
More than 13 million preserved birds, insects, eggs and orchids are settled in their new bushfire- and pest-resistant home with the CSIRO.
Work on the new National Research Collections Australia Facility in Black Mountain began three years ago to preserve the specimens for future generations and scientific discovery.
It took 10 months to design the facility to ensure it would enhance scientific capability while maintaining the delicate specimens.
CSIRO chief executive Dr Doug Hilton said the new facility would support researchers, government and industry to better monitor the environment, pests and weeds to learn how to better protect endangered species, prevent disease, and harness nature sustainably.