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Collecting seeds from natives
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Posted by Marie_WA Mandurah (My Page) on Mon, Oct 10, 05 at 20:10
| During the short amount of time I have been researching rare and endangered species it was suggested to me that I could apply for a permit to collect my own seeds from native plants. Does anyone know who or where I can find out more about this type of permit?
Whilst on that subject I have another question, I collected the seed pods from 3 "guichenotia macrantha", now what. Any tips on the best way to turn these seeds into beautiful shrubs?
Marie
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RE: Collecting seeds from natives
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Try contacting the Department of Conservation and Land Management in WA.
Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: Collecting seeds from natives
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| What about contacting the Mandurah Wildflower Group, they may let you know.....they have it for sale after growing from seed...Tina |
RE: Collecting seeds from natives
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| Thanks for the suggestions, I will be looking into in. A Mandurah Wildflower Group, now that could be interesting since I just had 12 of the beautiful prostanthera magnifica shrubs sent to me by mail from "Mukinbuddin". That was an interesting way to order plants, cheaper than any of the local nurseries and the plants travelled really well. Can't wait to get them in the ground. Thanks again for the hints and tips I appreciate all the help I can get. Happy gardening, Marie |
RE: Collecting seeds from natives
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- Posted by eucs Kangaroo Island (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 21, 05 at 12:11
Each state of Australia has its own government department responsible for research permits. In my state (SA) I had to submit a lengthy application stating reasons and nature of my research including collecting voucher specimens for the state herbarium, especially those plants I collected seed from. WA has a herbarium and a website at http://science.calm.wa.gov.au/herbarium/
- perhaps you could try there first. |
RE: Collecting seeds from natives
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| What annoys me is that when I've gone out collecting seed, with all the permits and ethical collection rules drilled in; I get to the target site and some git in a 4x4 has driven over the plants and destroyed most of the seed. The last time I went seed collecting with landcare the last patch of a rare species had been burnt out and 'weed' (marajuana) planted everywhere. The reality is that the laws only stop those who are trying to do the right thing - people I know in high places in various herbariums and national parks have told me off the record that the laws are futile and should be changed. |
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- Posted by Popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 25, 05 at 5:37
| I collect native seed all the time. I dont have permit. I collect on my land, and on the council strip along the roads. I am not allowed to collect in National Parks, so I dont collect there. Happy collecting. |
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| Thanks for the tip Popi, I will keep that in mind :) |
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