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Safeguarding Australia’s 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 Australia’s leading botanic gardens, state environment agencies and NGOs.

We aim to deliver a national effort that contributes to the conservation of Australia’s native plant diversity through collaborative and sustainable seed collecting, 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 on‑ground 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 associates to achieve our vision for a future where Australia’s native plant diversity is valued, understood and conserved for the benefit of all.

ASBP partners 2025

Events

Australasian Seed Science Conference

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PlantChat Webinar

A series about all things plant conservation!