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Introduction to the ALA
The Atlas of Living Australia is a collaborative, digital and open infrastructure repository that aggregates biodiversity data from multiple sources to make it accessible for research, analysis, and education. The ALA helps to create a more detailed picture of Australia’s biodiversity for scientists, policy-makers, environmental planners, land managers, industry, and the general public, enabling them to work more efficiently.
Team
The ALA started in 2012 with only 5 people, and we’re now a team of almost 60! Our head office is located in Canberra, however the team is spread all across Australia. There is a broad range of expertise at the ALA, including ecologists, software developers, data analysts and project managers. We all share an interest and a goal of maintaining and improving open data of Australia’s biodiversity.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Funding
The ALA receives support through the Australian Government's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) and is hosted by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
