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Preventing the extinction of the Grampians Bitter-Pea in Victoria
While commonly known as the Grampians Bitter-Pea, Daviesia laevis is not only found in the Grampians/Gariwerd, with small populations also known from nearby ranges Mt Langi Ghiran, Mt Cole/Buangor and the Black Range. This large shrub has quite large, leaf-like...
AGM 2023 summary
The ANPC's Annual General Meeting was held on 15 November 2023. A big thank you to all the members who attended in person or via Zoom. We heard a summary of the President's Report from outgoing President Tony Auld on all of the significant projects which have been...
Myrtle Rust project update
The extended Myrtle Rust Project funded by NSW Department of Planning and Environment is progressing well. Coordinated by ANPC Project Manager Chantelle Doyle since June 2023, the project has so far achieved the following: Dispersal of 10 additional Native Guava...
APC Editor Opportunity
Are you interested in a volunteer role that would help you build connections and networks in plant conservation? A role which would enhance your science communication skills and help build your exposure and expertise in the field? The ANPC is looking for a new editor...
Preventing the extinction of the Rosella spider orchid in Victoria
This rose-pink spider orchid is critically endangered and restricted to only a few sites in the north-east suburbs of Melbourne. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) scientists have been busy surveying remnant and translocated populations and collecting genetic...
Nominations open for ANPC Committee positions
Are you involved in plant conservation? Interested in a role where you can help guide the ANPC's strategic and project directions? Nominations are now open for the following positions on the ANPC Inc. Committee of Management: President Vice-President Secretary...
Events
ANPC’s AGM to be held Wednesday 15 November
ANPC's Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 15 November 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time) in the Dickson Room, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross St, Acton, 2601 and via Zoom. An email has been sent to all ANPC members with links to the draft Agenda and 2022 Minutes, along with a nomination form for the following committee...
Plant Translocation Workshop “Beyond the Guidelines” – Kensington WA, 16 November 2023
Beyond the Guidelines: designing resilient, persistent plant translocations. This workshop is open to all plant translocation practitioners. The workshop will focus on aspects of planning and practice that can improve the likelihood of establishing healthy, resilient and recruiting plant populations, that will persist over the long term. The workshop will include practical examples of sourcing...
Online post-fire symposium
In collaboration with the Centre for Ecosystem Science, UNSW, the ANPC held 'FLORA AFTER FIRE - winners, losers and lessons' via Zoom webinar on Wednesday 16 August 2023. This free online symposium was focused on the post-fire recovery of native vegetation. A range of speakers covered three themes: 1/ plant and fire relationships 2/ impacts and observations (case studies) 3/ lessons and actions...
What We Do
Network
The ANPC links you to others active in plant conservation through this website and ANPC News.
Events
The ANPC is a forum for the exchange of information and ideas.
Publications
The ANPC publishes findings from current research and on-ground practice in the quarterly bulletin Australasian Plant Conservation.
The ANPC publishes plant conservation techniques and guidelines. Click here to see them.
Education
The ANPC holds workshops and courses in conservation and rehabilitation techniques.
The ANPC website is a great resource for information on plant conservation. See more at our resources page.
Ecology
The ANPC promotes an ecological focus in on-ground conservation, rehabilitation and management of remnant vegetation, threatened plants and ecological communities.
Action
The ANPC leads and collaborates on projects for the conservation of Australia’s flora.
Help Us Grow!
Many of Australia’s native plants are threatened, more so since the Black Summer fires, and we need your help to promote and improve their conservation.
Donate to the ANPC today and support our projects and networks of people working to conserve our precious native plants.
Join us!
Being a member of the ANPC is one of the most solid contributions you can make to our conservation work. Membership fees are an essential part of our financial base, and members and member-organisations are the lifeblood of our network.
You will receive our quarterly bulletin Australasian Plant Conservation, discounts to ANPC workshops and conferences, and a 60% discount to Ecological Management and Restoration (EMR)!
About us
The ANPC is
- a not-for-profit organisation;
- an incorporated body governed by a constitution;
- listed on the Register for Environmental Organisations;
- registered for Deductible Gift Recipient Status with the Australian Taxation Office;
- endorsed as a Charitable Institution for charity tax concessions.
How you can help
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Find out about
- What we do and why we do it
- Our capabilities
- How you can help – membership, sponsorships, donations, bequests, project support, collaboration, volunteering.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to obtain a hard copy of the prospectus or to discuss the possibilities for your involvement.