Since 2017, the Restore and Renew webtool has helped guide the restoration of resilient, climate-ready native vegetation across New South Wales and beyond. An updated version was released in November 2025. The tool indicates where you need to source seed from in order to maximise the genetic diversity and climate-readiness of the plant species on your restoration project.
As part of our Climate Ready Program, Hunter Region Landcare Network and Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection hosted a webinar for Landcarers facilitated by Tricia Hogbin. Tricia covered how the tool works, a demonstration, and exploration of its value to Landcarers. Tricia is the Restoration Genomics Outreach Coordinator at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. She has a PhD in evolutionary ecology, a research background in threatened flora ecology and conservation genetics, as well as experience coordinating recovery projects. She is also the President of Broke-Bulga Landcare.
Links to resources
Youtube Link to Recording of Restore and Renew webinar with Tricia Hogbin: https://youtu.be/TN73_ENhCTM
Tricia’s Powerpoint slides: Restore_and_Renew_slides_Landcare_July_2026
Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience | Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Restore and Renew webtool | AdaptNSW
Events mentioned by Tricia:
Using the Restore and Renew webtool to guide seed sourcing for resilient restoration
Articles mentioned by Tricia:
Walking the trees: we traced how First Nations groups moved bunya pine and black bean trees
Seed production areas for climate-resilient restoration | Botanic Gardens of Sydney