Calling Seed Collectors

Posted on 15 November, 2012 by Connecting Country

Connecting Country’s Connecting Landscapes programme will be looking to purchase locally-collected indigenous seed for our 2013 direct seeding program. Direct seeding is a method of establishing native vegetation by sowing seed directly into the soil. Most often a machine is used due to the scale of these plantings, but landholders can sow seed in small patches by hand. This method can be a cheaper and effective way to revegetate some properties. Connecting Country’s programme can also support funding for direct seeding for eligible landholders.

Connecting Country will need several kilograms of local provenance seed for its 2013 winter/spring sowing program. We would like to hear from Commercial Seed Collectors who can assist us fill this order. We are able purchase directly or through Seeding Victoria (formerly the Creswick Seedbank).

Acacia and Eucalypt seed ready for sowing

Currently we have projects at Muckleford, Walmer (sedimentary soil), Taradale and North Harcourt. Seed collectors are advised to speak to Jarrod Coote from Connecting Country closer to the picking time for further information on the types and provenances of seed we are after.

Enquires to jarrod@connectingcountry.org.au or 03 5472 1594 (Tuesday to Friday).