Many types of artefacts are vulnerable to deterioration from biological, physical and chemical sources. Artefacts that consist of organic materials, such as fur, hides, linen, plant material, wood, wool, etc., can be infested by a range of insects. Most
heritage areas have collections which are at risk, including archaeology, prints and drawings, contemporary art installations, folk art, fine arts, ethnography, books and archives, industrial and technical heritage and natural sciences.
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