'Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked

"Until it is digitised, and the metadata collated, we have no way, other than manually sifting through the handwritten sheets, to know exactly what the collection holds, so this rich seam of data is effectively 'hidden' natural heritage."

— Dr Kelly Hemmings , Academic

"The immense value of historic herbarium collections for tackling current environmental issues is now being recognised."

— Dr Kelly Hemmings , Academic

"Archives are only useful if we can get the information out of dusty drawers and into current research, teaching, and wider conversations."

— Cassie Newland , Academic