Our dedicated Science and Conservation Program is underpinned by strong and diverse partnerships with community, research institutions and government.
We are members of national peak bodies;
Council Heads of Australasian Herbaria (CHAH) who promote all matters of interest to herbaria in Australasia, cooperation and understanding between institutions. Chief Botanist Michelle Waycott is a former chair of CHAH.
Australian Seed Bank Partnership, who our South Australian Seed Conservation Centre team actively work with. An alliance of twelve organisations creating a network of seed banks across Australia to coordinate seed conservation related activities. They aim to conserve Australia’s native plant diversity through collaborative and sustainable seed collecting, banking, research and knowledge sharing.
Universities and other research organisations: Our collections are used directly by researchers; our staff collaborate on research projects; higher degree and undergraduate research students may be based with us or engage with staff to get training and/or supervision. Research data is delivered to state, national and global repositories. We have joint appointments with the University of Adelaide including our Chief Botanist.
Federal, state and local government: including the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), Landscape Boards, Green Adelaide, Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA)
Millennium Seed Bank Partnership: Coordinated by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (London) includes organisations from over 95 countries around the world including collecting the seed of native plant species for long-term storage in seed banks.
Working with our partners, BGSH science and conservation has contributed to:
