Our science

Learn about the Botanic Gardens' research to preserve and restore plants and ecosystems.

What we do

Explore our scientific projects and find out how they guide the conservation of resilient ecosystems.

Meet the researchers collaborating across genomics, conservation genetics, ecological restoration, evolution and more.

Access plant identification and pathology services suitable for students, enthusiasts, industry and government in NSW.

Australian Institute of Botanical Science

Find information about the National Herbarium of New South Wales, the Australian Plantbank and PlantClinic.

Learn more about the Gardens' extensive Living Collection, and accessing the herbarium collection and library.

See our scientific journals including Cunninghamia and Telopea

Are you an early career scientist, or volunteer seeking fieldwork experience? Learn about opportunities with us.

In 2024, there are 18 different prizes on offer across the categories of research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science.