Safeguarding Australia’s flora through a national network of germplasm collections

What we do

We protect species today to insure them for tomorrow

Seed Banking

Seed Banking

This essential tool allows efficient and cost-effective conservation of wild plants. Across Australia we maintain genetically diverse collections to safeguard Australian flora.

Science and Research

Science and Research

Our science endeavours improve understanding of our collections and unlock germination secrets to inform restoration projects across the country.

Knowledge sharing

Knowledge sharing

We contribute to policy and projects that improve biodiversity outcomes. Our expertise is shared through national guidelines, events and our Australian Virtual Seed Bank Portal.

Recent initiatives

Living Desert Heirlooms Project

Australian Virtual Seed Bank Portal

Explore our collections and germination data

Who we are

We’re a national partnership dedicated to saving Australia’s plants, one seed at a time

15 years of saving seeds

15 years of saving seeds

Its our 15th anniversary! Join the celebrations and help us Bank the Bush