Exciting Expansion for Seed Orchards and Seedbank Facilities “Today’s seeds will be tomorrow’s habitat, a vital source of shelter and protection for wildlife and an...
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The story of seed
It’s rare to find a good news story these days, it seems. But the story of seed is right under our noses, full of hope and...
Seed inspired exhibition
A celebration of the beauty and importance of local native seed Help us celebrate the beauty and value of local native seed. Tiny package, vital...
‘Walking Together’
How can we support our Traditional Owners on their path to Treaty? When asked at a recent Treaty information session, Belinda Briggs, Yorta Yorta woman, asked...
Reflections of a Seed Collector
Have you ever crumbled a dry pod in your fingers – scattering seed? Allowed a bucket of berries to rot and smell – then wash and...
Commencement of Stage 1 of the Seed Strategy – Avenel SPA
In July 2024, the Natural Resources Conservation Trust awarded $165,000 over two years to the Euroa Arboretum for stage 1 at Avenel of their Growing Native Seed Orchard Strategy. This forms part of the $370,000 project "Growing Climate Adapted Seed for the Goulburn Broken Catchment".
Raising the issue of where our seed is coming from
When you think about carbon offsets, what comes to mind? Tree plantations, neat rows of plants in guards, large scale plantings, feeling smug when you...