The update of the FloraBank Guidelines, as part of the Healthy Seeds Project, is progressing well. We will be sending the draft modules out for review very soon. If you are interested in reviewing a module, please email ANPC Project Manager, Lucy Commander. Further information on the update can be found here and here.
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:
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.
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!
The ANPC is pleased to announce that the 13th Australasian Plant Conservation Conference (APCC13) will be held in Albury from 19-23 April 2021 and hosted by Albury City Council. The conference organising committee has been formed and has started to plan this exciting event. Stay tuned for more information soon. To keep up with the latest news, keep an eye on the conference website here.