PlantChat Webinar #1 – Our looming seed deficit – what does this mean for ‘nature repair’

Our first webinar will be presented by Dr Samantha Andres, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University about the availability of diverse native seeds and plants required for effective restoration:

Large quantities of diverse native seeds are required to scale up global restoration efforts. However, it remains unclear for many ecosystems how the diversity of available seed in commercial stocks reflects the composition of the ecosystems where vegetation is being remade. This talk will explore existing shortfalls in the diversity of seed presently available for use in restoration across Australia and identifies gaps in the seed supply chain. Additionally, we will cover methods for optimising species diversity despite these constraints. We hope this talk sparks improved collaborations between stakeholders involved in nature repair across Australia to strengthen the seed supply chain and work together to repair diverse vegetation.