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Description of the ANBG
The ANBG occupies an 85 hectare site on the lower eastern slopes of Black Mountain in Canberra and is a valuable part of the city's landscape. It is an integral part of a group of national research institutions including the Australian National University and CSIRO.
The ANBG site has several distinctive features including its comparative steepness and elevation and its vistas towards Canberra. The site's topography is characterised by a series of 5 broad ridges that fan out to the east and south-east and are separated by 4 incised gullies. The site's eastern and northern sections are protected from prevailing westerly winds.
The living collection is displayed in 35 hectares of the 85 hectare site. The topography of the site's central part provides a range of opportunities, and favourable microclimates, for displaying and managing the diverse living collection that has been developed to showcase Australia's flora and to educate and raise awareness about its biological diversity. The collection is a representation of Australia's flora and focuses on several broad themes including taxonomy, ecology and geography, horticulture, conservation and ethnobotany. The collection displays about one-third of all Australian flowering plant species and provides interpretation of iconic plants, such as eucalypts, banksias and wattles, and of different Australian landscapes.
The ANBG is a haven for native fauna, especially birds. The site is also a haven for the local community and tourists seeking a place for passive recreation, for peaceful reflection, to socialise and to learn about Australian plants. As a safe environment to explore the Australian flora the ANBG plays a significant role in the health and wellbeing of our many visitors. It serves as a cultural recreation, entertainment and exhibition venue. An annual program of events attracts a diverse audience and provides opportunities to inspire interest in Australia's unique flora and fauna in an accessible nature‑based setting.
The southern Bushland Precinct (Map 1) contains remnant open forest dominated by Eucalyptus rossii and E. macrorhyncha. It is managed for conservation, wildlife habitat and education outcomes. In recent years a Bushland Nature Walk has been developed to provide visitors with access through this precinct, interpretation of many of the plants, and views of Lake Burley Griffin from a platform at the end of the trail.

Map 1: Australian National Botanic Gardens site map

Map 2: The Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) in relation to the Australian National Botanic Gardens

Map 3: Location of the Australian National Botanic Gardens in relation to Canberra city

Significance of the ANBG
The ANBG is Australia's only national institution to focus solely on Australian plants and related flora. Its collections knowledge base and research are of both national and international significance.
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