Florabank Guidelines

Florabank Guidelines: Best practice for native seed collection and use in Australia

Florabank is the go-to resource for anyone working with native seed in any capacity, from research to restoration, planting to policy, and everything in between. Originally published in 1999/2000, the guidelines were revised in 2021 to include a further 20 years of accumulated knowledge and research.

Developed by the Florabank Consortium, comprising the Australian Network for Plant Conservation, Australian National Botanic Gardens, CSIRO, and Greening Australia, the guidelines promote ethical, effective, and sustainable seed use across Australia’s diverse landscapes.