Australian rainforest seeds : a guide to collecting, processing and propagation / Mark Dunphy, Steve McAlpin, Paul Nelson and Michelle Chapman ; photographs by Hugh Nicholson.

By:

Dunphy, Mark

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Material type: Text

9781486311507 (paperback)

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581.7340994 23

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Biology and ecology -- Chapter 3. Collecting -- Chapter 4. Processing -- Chapter 5. Storage -- Chapter 6. Propagation -- Chapter 7. A–Z species guide.

Summary: "Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree that you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed from? Are you in the business of ecological restoration, rainforest propagation or environmental education? This long-awaited guide to rainforest seed propagation unlocks the secrets to growing 300 rainforest species. Providing specific information on how to sustainably collect, process and germinate seeds, this user-friendly book aims to support a growing movement of rainforest restoration. With invaluable information based on 30 years of research in northern New South Wales, users will find even difficult rainforest species delightfully easy to grow. Seeing a seed germinate, caring for the seedling and eventually planting the tree is deeply satisfying. And, in this time of widespread deforestation, millions of trees are needed for restoration and every tree counts. Whether you are growing one or one hundred thousand, why not start today?"-- CSIRO Publishing Website.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	State Botanical Collection	RBG	581.7340994 AUS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		RBG00018561

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Biology and ecology -- Chapter 3. Collecting -- Chapter 4. Processing -- Chapter 5. Storage -- Chapter 6. Propagation -- Chapter 7. A–Z species guide.

"Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree that you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed from? Are you in the business of ecological restoration, rainforest propagation or environmental education? This long-awaited guide to rainforest seed propagation unlocks the secrets to growing 300 rainforest species. Providing specific information on how to sustainably collect, process and germinate seeds, this user-friendly book aims to support a growing movement of rainforest restoration. With invaluable information based on 30 years of research in northern New South Wales, users will find even difficult rainforest species delightfully easy to grow. Seeing a seed germinate, caring for the seedling and eventually planting the tree is deeply satisfying. And, in this time of widespread deforestation, millions of trees are needed for restoration and every tree counts. Whether you are growing one or one hundred thousand, why not start today?"-- CSIRO Publishing Website.