1. The Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC) A non-profit, non-government organisation which aims to promote and develop plant conservation in Australia A national network that links people, research and action in plant conservation.

2. Who is involved ? Membership of about 350 in Australia & New Zealand, including:  individuals interested in conservation  institutions  non-government organisations (NGOs)  researchers  natural area land managers  government agencies  environmental consultants

3. What do we aim to achieve ?  facilitate the exchange of high quality plant conservation information between scientists and on-ground practitioners Our objectives are to:  contribute to Australian and international plant conservation

4. How do we do this ? Our main activities include: 1. Providing practical training. 2. Improving information and technology transfer. 3. Publishing and disseminating technical guidelines.

5. 1. Practical training in plant conservation techniques We organise workshops and courses, eg:  translocation of threatened plant species  seed collection, storage and use  plant identification  Myrtle Rust

6. 2. Improving information and technology transfer... We  publish a quarterly bulletin / journal  run national conferences and forums  maintain the ANPC website  publish ANPC News monthly

7. 10th Australasian Plant Conservation Conference 2014 (APCC10) held in Hobart  Highly successful conference, brought together a diverse range of the top botanists, ecologists, land managers, and on-ground plant conservation workers from around Australia. www.anpc.asn.au/conferences/2014 www.anpc.asn.au/conferences/2014  included a facinating variety of guest speakers, an innovative technology practical session, some 'behind the scenes' tours of the Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, and exciting field trips.

8. 3. Publishing and disseminating technical guidelines We have published the following:  ‘Plant Germplasm Conservation in Australia – strategies and guidelines for developing, managing and utilising ex situ collections’ (2009)  ‘Plant conservation: approaches and techniques from an Australian perspective’ (2003)  ‘Guidelines for the translocation of threatened plants in Australia’ (second edition, 2004)

9. ANPC’s support  mostly project funded  widely recognised expertise and positive outcomes  funding sources include:  member subscriptions  volunteer and institutional support (e.g. for training and workshops) Australian National Botanic Gardens Gold Sponsor:  sale of ANPC publications  NSW Environmental Trust  Grants, donations and sponsorship

10. Benefits of becoming an ANPC member  become part of a nationwide network of practitioners and researchers focused on improving conservation outcomes  keep in touch with the latest developments in plant conservation  receive four issues of Australasian Plant Conservation (APC) each year  help promote and develop plant conservation  receive and contribute to the ANPC email list  receive discounted registration at ANPC workshops and forums  get articles published in APC  help keep ANPC operating

11. Opportunities for collaboration Partnerships and/or Corporate support... we can provide:  an established network  linkages to scientific expertise  skills and knowledge  opportunities for collaborative projects Help contribute to the conservation of Australia’s unique flora

12. Orchid Conservation Program The ANPC has partnered with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne and Wimmera CMA:  aims to save South East Australia’s unique and threatened orchids.  focuses on the management, ex-situ propagation and reintroduction of threatened orchids.  reducing the threat of extinction in the wild. Plant conservation is vital for the conservation of Australia’s unique native fauna

13. ANPC The national network that links people, research and action in plant conservation.