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RESEARCH
One of the main
roles of a botanic garden is to encourage and conduct research.
Currently Myall
Park Botanic Garden:
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is investigating the possibility of a conservation
project focussing upon increasing biodiversity so that numerous species of
invertebrates can find a refuge in our Garden. Partly funded by the
International Biodiversity Project, Western Australian Museum.
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Australian stingless bees project with New South Wales
University.
See Article and
photographs
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has grevillea and eucalypt projects in place.
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works with the
Queensland
University to provide testing and recording sites for new hybrids
that may prove to be suitable for 'low' water gardening.
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is progressing the concept conceived in 1990 of establishing rare and
endangered species in the home garden.
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is investigating climate change possibility affecting our collection and our
future specimen selection.
For details regarding our research activities email Dr Nita C. Lester.
Nita is also available to answer any queries you may have re species
identification.
Research is
supported by:
Keep Australia Beautiful
Australian Association of Multiage Education
University of Queensland
Queensland Herbarium
Mt Coot-tha Gardens, Brisbane
Funding for Rural Renewal
Western Australian Museum
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