2015 Seminars
Presentation Type
Presentation
Location
The University of Notre Dame Australia, Broome Campus
Start Date
14-10-2015 12:30 PM
Description
The Joonjoo Botanical Trail is within the Wanganut Botanical Reserve, Derby. The walking trail, along with a booklet and signage were first developed in 2001. Fourteen years later, this labour of love was revived through engageAment with multiple volunteers, organisations and past participants. The outcomes have demonstrated the strength of local community drive.
The Kimberley is under threat from weeds, feral animals, land clearing and frequent wild fires. There is an underrepresentation of Kimberley seeds in National Seedbanks, which limits rehabilitation and places the region’s biodiversity at risk. An exciting new project to establish a not-for profit seedbank co-operative will tie together the opportunity for community and Indigenous ranger groups to trade in seed and plant products for species preservation, revegetation, landscaping and boutique markets.
Recommended Citation
Moss, Ayesha, "Facilitating Community-led Conservation Initiatives: Joonjoo Botanical Trail, Derby and Kimberley Seedbank Cooperative" (2015). Talking Heads Seminar Series. 1.
https://researchonline.nd.edu.au/nulungu_talkingheads/2015/schedule/1
Facilitating Community-led Conservation Initiatives: Joonjoo Botanical Trail, Derby and Kimberley Seedbank Cooperative
The University of Notre Dame Australia, Broome Campus
The Joonjoo Botanical Trail is within the Wanganut Botanical Reserve, Derby. The walking trail, along with a booklet and signage were first developed in 2001. Fourteen years later, this labour of love was revived through engageAment with multiple volunteers, organisations and past participants. The outcomes have demonstrated the strength of local community drive.
The Kimberley is under threat from weeds, feral animals, land clearing and frequent wild fires. There is an underrepresentation of Kimberley seeds in National Seedbanks, which limits rehabilitation and places the region’s biodiversity at risk. An exciting new project to establish a not-for profit seedbank co-operative will tie together the opportunity for community and Indigenous ranger groups to trade in seed and plant products for species preservation, revegetation, landscaping and boutique markets.
