Support our Organisation by Donating Native Seeds

The Basics You Need to Know:

• When collecting any kind of native seed on public land, please ensure that you are aware of any regulations that may be in place, or any permits that may be required.

• When collecting any kind of native seed on private property, please ensure that you have the permission of the landholder for collecting seeds.

• The only seeds that we will accept are those of Australian Native plant species collected from wild populations.

• We need to know exactly what the seed is – therefore we require a sample (or very clear photograph) of the branch/stem, the leaf and even the flower if possible. If you are unable to provide this information we will unfortunately be unable to accept your donation.

• We also need to know exactly where the seed was collected from and whether it was from the ground or off the tree.

Another extremely important thing to remember when collecting native seeds is to only remove no more than 20% of the available seed or fruit from the plant.

This assists our ecosystems in two ways:
1. by providing a natural food source for our local wildlife such as the birds, bats and
2. by allowing our native plants to undergo their natural regeneration process, thus assisting with the local survival of the species.

Please remember that if you are unsure about anything regarding seed collection, please speak to our friendly nursery before collecting any seeds.

source: https://gympielandcare.org.au/support-our-organisation-by-donating-native-seeds/