Seeds: How do we regenerate land with a 90% shortfall in native seeds?
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The total area of degraded land in Australia is eight times the size of Tasmania.  The need to replant diverse native species is more urgent than ever.  But with a critical shortfall in the availability of native seeds, how can we replant degraded ecosystems and meet Australia’s ambitious international targets?  Read more:  Only 10% of native plants can be bought as seed – a big problem for nature repair. Here’s how we can make plantings more diverse (The Conversation, 10 June 2024)
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