Native seed supply for restoration and mine site rehabilitation

This workshop will discuss the principles and present new scientific and practical outcomes to strengthen each step of the native seed supply chain.

Native seeds are a key component of most ecological restoration projects. The International Network for Seed-Based Restoration (INSR), a thematic section of the Society of Ecological Restoration (SER), in collaboration with a wide range of international experts, has developed the First International Standards for Native Seeds in Ecological Restoration (2020). In this series of papers, each step of the native seed supply chain is analysed in depth and recommendations on how to improve the science and practice underpinning the reliable supply and effective use of native seeds are provided. Since the Native Seed Standards were published, numerous researchers and practitioners (from around the world) have been performing experiments and developing new methodologies and technologies to address the major bottlenecks in the native seed supply chain. The presenters are currently planning a new CRC TIME project for training site environmental teams on native seed supply.

The workshop will focus on robust ecological and economic solutions implemented with industry, along with micro credential training pathways for First Nations communities.