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DONATE TODAY and help the ANPC raise funds for native plant conservation initiatives desperately needed following the 2019-20 bushfires

DONATE TODAY and help the ANPC raise funds for native plant conservation initiatives desperately needed following the 2019-20 bushfires

Jun 3, 2020 | News

In 2020, Public Fund donations are being allocated towards planning and seeking funds for native plant conservation workshops, such as Threatened Plant Translocation workshops, presentations and other initiatives (such as videos and online materials) following the 2019/20 bushfires. Make a tax-deductible donation today and help us promote and improve plant conservation in Australia during this difficult time.

Other high priority projects for 2020 include:

Donate today and help the ANPC raise funds for native plant conservation initiatives desperately needed following the 2019-20 bushfires.

Dr Paul Gibson-Roy talks about seed supply for restoration projects

Dr Paul Gibson-Roy talks about seed supply for restoration projects

May 20, 2020 | News, Uncategorized

Listen here to Paul Gibson Roy being interviewed by David Barr from Sydney’s Eastside89.7FM on 19 May 2020.

Dr Paul Gibson-Roy was one of the authors of the ANPC’s recently released The Australian Native Seed Survey Report

The report details the full results of a national survey capturing the behaviours and views of a wide range of native seed sector participants and has fed into the development and implementation of the Healthy Seeds project.

National Volunteer Week 18 – 24 May 2020

National Volunteer Week 18 – 24 May 2020

Jun 3, 2020 | News

The ANPC thanks all our volunteers, including our Bookkeeper Robert Hawes (left), who works in our head office one day a week, and our new Treasurer John Grunberg. We couldn’t help save our plants without you!

ANPC’s Australian Native Seed Survey Report released!

ANPC’s Australian Native Seed Survey Report released!

Apr 21, 2020 | News

The Australian Native Seed Survey Report has been launched by the Threatened Species Commissioner Dr Sally Box. Read the Media Release here. The report details the full results of the national survey capturing the behaviours and views of a wide range of participants in the native seed sector – which the authors say are not all encouraging. ‘Worryingly, the report highlights the concerns of the sector that future demand for seed will be difficult to meet from the wild’ said Martin Driver from the ANPC. ‘This is due to the high costs of seed collection and the lack of seed from a broad range of the species that are critical for restoration. The recent bushfires have made this situation worse’. Seed production of native seed offers some hope, but currently lacks the capacity to meet demand. ‘Seed production areas (SPAs) are an increasingly important supplier of seed for restoration, landscaping and bush food markets’ said Dr Paul Gibson-Roy from Kalbar Resources. ‘SPAs are locations where we cultivate native species for their seeds, like agricultural crops. They can produce seed in higher quantities and quality that is much easier to collect than in the wild. Their continued development will be critical to meeting seed needs and preserving wild populations’. Read more and download the Report here.

An update of the Florabank Guidelines – National guidelines for best practice native seed collection and use

An update of the Florabank Guidelines – National guidelines for best practice native seed collection and use

Apr 21, 2020 | News

As part of the Healthy Seeds project, an update of the Florabank Guidelines has commenced to ensure practitioners are aware of, have access to, and are using up-to-date science and guidance materials for best-practice native seed management in ecological restoration. Listen to ANPC Project Manager Lucy Commander’s presentation here on the update of the Florabank Guidelines (which was to be presented at the postponed Australasian Seed Science Conference in Canberra in April 2020).