Information & Resources

A success story: Seed saved before Black Saturday Bushfires

West Gippsland Seedbank collected a large number of seeds from Labertouche Creek Reserve, not long before it was destroyed by the Black Saturday Bushfires.West Gippsland Seedbank is pleased to play a part in revegetation within our region. By collecting local seed,...

History of the West Gippsland Seedbank

It’s more than 15 years since West Gippsland Seedbank was formed, and our group has grown and developed ever since. Below, we share the history of our treasured organisation.Beginnings of the West Gippsland Seedbank West Gippsland Seedbank was formed in January 2007...

What are ‘indigenous’ and ‘endemic’ plants?

In this article, we explain the difference between indigenous and endemic species, and how that relates to the seeds we collect at the West Gippsland Seedbank.With such a broad mixture of climate and growing conditions across Australia, the group of species known as...

Getting started: plan your planting project

We’ve gathered a collection of resources and advice to help you plan your planting project. Whether you’d like to plant a small feature garden or a vast shelterbelt, the following resources will help get your project off to a good start.West Gippsland Seedbank has...