Building the infrastructure behind Australia’s restoration economy
Building the infrastructure behind Australia’s restoration economy
We help land managers and project teams identify exactly what native seed is required, where the gaps are, and how to secure supply within the next 90 days...
SeedKeepers is building the coordination system that links Indigenous seed knowledge and supply with restoration projects across Australia.
Restoration demand is increasing rapidly, but native seed remains difficult to source at scale. SeedKeepers works across the sector to map availability, connect projects with Indigenous suppliers, and support the delivery of seed where it is needed.
We help you get the right seed for your project.
From liability to delivery
Queensland alone holds over $11.8 billion in mine rehabilitation liabilities. Across Australia, expectations around progressive rehabilitation are increasing, and timelines are tightening.
Yet many projects move forward without a clear understanding of:
what seed is required
how much is needed
where it will come from
who will supply it
SeedKeepers provides a clear starting point.
Our Seed and Restoration Readiness Assessment gives project teams a practical, grounded pathway to secure native seed supply within the next 90 days.
Supporting the development of scalable seed production systems
We help identify pathways to increase native seed supply over time. SeedKeepers works with partners to support seed collection, nursery development, and seed increase models that can meet growing restoration demand at scale.
Map native seed availability across regions
SeedKeepers can offer you a clear picture of what native seed exists, where it is, and how it can be accessed. By working with collectors, ranger programs, and local suppliers, SeedKeepers maps species availability, provenance, and potential supply across different regions.
Connect restoration projects with Indigenous seed suppliers
SeedKeepers coordinates the intricate connections between restoration projects and Indigenous seed collectors and producers. SeedKeepers helps match demand with supply, ensuring projects can access appropriate seed while supporting Indigenous-led land management and enterprise.
Seed Capability & Land Management Certification
SeedKeepers establishes on-Country seed capability aligned to nationally recognised Conservation and Land Management standards, ensuring certified skills are developed through real project delivery.
Most restoration projects don’t fail because of intent.
They fail because the seed system isn’t there.
Targets are set. Funding is allocated. Timelines are locked in.
But when it comes time to deliver - the right species, the right provenance, and the right volumes simply don’t exist in a coordinated way.
That gap is where projects stall, costs blow out, and ecological outcomes are compromised.
We help land managers and project teams identify exactly what native seed is required, where the gaps are, and how to secure supply within the next 90 days
The Seed & Restoration Readiness Strategy is designed to solve that problem before it becomes expensive. Over a focused 90-day engagement, we work directly with your team to map the reality of your restoration pipeline and identify exactly what is required to deliver it.
This includes:
• Clear identification of priority species and required volumes
• Provenance pathways and access considerations, including cultural governance
• Seed supply options across collection, storage, and production systems
• Gaps in infrastructure, capability, and coordination
• A practical pathway to secure supply and move into delivery
This is not a report that sits on a shelf.
It is a working strategy designed to unlock real projects, real procurement, and real outcomes on the ground.
Whether you are a government agency, mining operator, NRM body, or Indigenous organisation, this process gives you clarity on one critical question:
Can you actually deliver your restoration commitments with the system you have - and if not, what needs to change?
Organisations with active or upcoming restoration obligations
Teams under pressure to meet environmental targets
Projects where seed supply is uncertain, fragmented, or underdeveloped
Indigenous groups seeking to move beyond labour roles into controlled, long-term participation in the seed and restoration economy
• A clear, defensible seed supply pathway aligned to your restoration targets
• Identification of risks before they impact delivery timelines
• A structured approach to engaging Indigenous partners and governance
• A foundation for procurement, investment, and long-term supply
If you’re planning to deliver rehabilitation outcomes, but don’t yet have a clear seed supply pathway, this is the place to start.
We work with a limited number of organisations at a time.
Get in touch to discuss your project and determine if this strategy is the right fit.
Book a 20-minute Seed Readiness Call
We’ll assess whether your project is at risk due to seed supply gaps.
Only around 10% of Australia’s native plant species are currently available as seed for restoration, highlighting a major gap between what ecosystems need and what the market can supply.
NATIVE SEED FOR RESTORATION
Why this matters
Australia’s restoration ambitions are expanding rapidly, but native seed supply remains fragmented and underdeveloped. Without a coordinated system, many projects will struggle to access the seed they need.
SeedKeepers is working to bridge that gap — supporting both restoration outcomes and Indigenous-led economic opportunities on Country.
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