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Dr Patrick Brownsey studying fern in the bush.

Te Papa builds and maintains its plant collections by a continuing programme of fieldwork throughout the country. Fieldwork is part of Dr Patrick Brownsey's role and involves collecting, documenting and identifying plant specimens from a particular area.

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