
Australian Rainforest Seeds
A Guide to Collecting, Processing and Propagation
CSIRO Publishing
Published on 3. February 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-4863-1150-7 (ISBN)
Description
Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree from which you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed? 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 supports 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? Features:
- An A-Z guide with instructions for collecting, storing and propagating the seeds of 300 subtropical rainforest species
- 300 color photographs provided for easy fruit identification and seed collection
- Detailed techniques for preparing seeds for successful germination
- An easy-to-understand guide to fruit types and seed biology
- Propagation instructions to suit nurseries from the backyard to commercial
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4863-1150-7 (9781486311507)
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Mark Dunphy has worked in rainforest restoration for 35 years. He has worked as a rainforest regenerator, ecological restoration consultant and nursery owner of Firewheel Rainforest Nursery on the North Coast of NSW. He has worked on over 100 projects and grown over 1 million trees. A regular presenter at rainforest restoration field days, workshops and conferences, his work has appeared in the Australian Journal of Ecological Management and in the book Subtropical Rainforest Restoration: A Practical Manual and Data Source for Landcare Groups, Land Managers and Rainforest Regenerators.