Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority

Position: Technical Officer (Conservation Biotechnology)
Address: Biodiversity Conservation Centre
Kattidj Close Kings Park
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Phone: (+61 8) 9480 3688

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Research themes

Micropropagation and Cryopreservation of Declared Rare Flora
Horticulture of Western Australian flora

Major projects

Micropropagation and maintenance of in vitro DRF culture lines.
Cryopreservation of DRF.
Acclimation and ex vitro establishment of DRF.
Production of threatened species for WA Botanic Garden and translocation programs.
Production and planting of threatened flora for reintroduction and translocation programs: Grevillea scapigera, Symonanthus bancroftii and Eremophila resinosa.

Visit the Conservation Biotechnology section to learn more about the current and past projects.

Administration car park closure

There will be limited access to the BGPA Administration building and the Kings Park Education and Learning building from Wednesday 15 June 2022 for approximately 8 weeks, due to ongoing Water Corporation works.

Water Corporation works

The Water Corporation is replacing approximately 700 metres of ageing water pipes between Mount Eliza Reservoir and Bellevue Terrace in Kings Park.

Bold Park disruption

Banksia Carpark in Bold Park is currently closed to the public due to stormwater damage.

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Floral clock debuts artistic new look

The much-loved Kings Park Floral Clock has debuted a whole new look with a modern floral makeover from an exciting artist.

Fire Ecology Burn

Researchers and bushland staff at Kings Park successfully carried out a scientific research burn in a section of Kings Park bushland earlier this month.