Last chance to tell us how you’re using the Germplasm Guidelines (‘Plant Germplasm Conservation in Australia, Third Edition’ ). Our survey is only 6 questions, and your answers will help inform future guideline revisions. Scan the QR code or click this link to take the survey.
The Myrtle Rust Survey closing date has been extended to Friday 4 November 2022. Run by the Council of Heads of Australian Botanic Gardens and BGANZ this survey will take stock of Myrtaceae species currently in collections across the country to inform future actions to conserve myrtle rust-affected species. If you or your organisation holds conservation collections of Myrtaceae species please take the time to fill in their survey.
| BGCI have put together a summary of the main action points from the recent 7th Global Botanic Gardens Congress held in Melbourne. They had an incredible 500 delegates attend from 36 countries.Read the summary here. The conference also highlighted the urgent need to share data in international seed and germination trait databases. This resulted in the launch of a new international database for primary seed germination data which we encourage you to contribute to. Dr Lydia Guja from the Australian National Botanic Garden is the Australian representative on the coordination team for this new database. |
The Australian Seed Bank Partnership have just released their 2021-22 Annual Report. To see the incredible work the Partnership have accomplished over the last year head to their website.
| The survey on Myrtaceae species is still open until Monday 31 October. Run by the Council of Heads of Australian Botanic Gardens and BGANZ this survey will take stock of Myrtaceae species currently in collections across the country to inform future actions to conserve myrtle rust-affected species. If you or your organisation holds conservation collections of Myrtaceae species please take the time to fill in their survey. |
You may have noticed the ANPC has been moving our forums online and holding hybrid events over the last few years. We’ve enjoyed making our events more accessible and based on member feedback, you have too.
As we move out of the pandemic, we need to remain flexible. The ANPC understands the way we connect has changed. To continue bringing you high quality events and keep pace with inflation we’ll be raising our membership prices.
From 1 October 2022 membership prices will go up by approximately 10% each year for the next 3 years. This is the first increase in ANPC membership fees in 6 years (since an 8% increase in 2017). The new prices are available on our webpage. For the best savings purchase a 3-year membership when renewals come out in November. We’ll be sending more information to our members about this next week.