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The Don McNair Herbarium collection is an invaluable resource that assists in our understanding of the human and environmental pressures being placed on the flora of the region.
It can be used for innovative research into the understanding of the environment, its cultural connections and how to ensure its sustainable use and management for future generations.
It also provides a valuable tool to train students in the skills needed to work in the environmental sector and provides a resource for the community to learn about the importance of the region’s flora.
The wider Hunter region supports over 100 locally endemic plant species that occur nowhere else and provides habitat for more than 110 threatened species.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Are you passionate aa about plants and biodiversity?
Both student and community member volunteers continue to be a vital part of the Herbarium, donating their time and expertise to prepare and catalogue specimens and digitise the collection.
The Don McNair Herbarium welcomes volunteers to assist with activities such as:
- Specimen preparation and mounting
- Data entry and digitisation
- Collection maintenance and organisation
Volunteering is a great way to gain hands-on experience and contribute to preserving Australia’s botanical heritage.
Interested? Please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator
Don-McNair-Herbarium@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.