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Safeguarding Australiaโs flora through a national network of germplasm collections
The Australian Seed Bank Partnership is a not-for-profit alliance of 16 organisations, bringing together expertise from seed banks in Australiaโs leading botanic gardens, state environment agencies and NGOs.
We aim to deliver a national effort thatย contributes to the conservation of Australiaโsย native plant diversity through collaborative andย sustainable seed collecting,ย banking, research and knowledge sharing
How we protect the future of Australian flora
Seed Banking
Seed banking is an essential tool for the safe and efficient storage of wild plant material. This cost-effective method for maintaining genetically diverse collections allows our network of seed banks to strategically conserve our diverse Australian flora.
Science and Research
Our seed science endeavours are critical to understanding the biology and ecology of the seeds we collect and for developing specific methodologies for germinating and storing seed. This information also informs restoration projects across the country.
Knowledge sharing
Our national network of experts contribute to the development of policies, programs, research and onโground projects that improve biodiversity outcomes. We share our expertise through national guidelines and the the Australian Virtual Seed Bank Portal.
Our recent initiatives
Lofty Legacies Project
Conserving endemic grasses in the Mount Lofty Ranges
Securing the Future Project
A partnership approach to protect priority plants
Seeds of Hope Project
Christmas appeal supporting an Endangered wildflower
Australian Virtual Seed Bank Portal
Our online repository of Partner seed collections and germination data.
Grass Roots Giving Project
Community backing to bank our native grasslands
Critically Endangered Project
Towards recovery of 10
Critically Endangered flora
Rare Bloom Project
A Partnership to protect
120 wildflowers
Who we are
The Australian Seed Bank Partnership relies on a strong collaboration with our partners and associatesย to achieve our vision for a future where Australiaโs native plant diversity is valued, understood and conserved for the benefit of all.
