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Thematic Plan 2002 - 2008

Appendix 1: Thematics of all ANBG sections.

A PDF map of the Gardens shows the location of Sections by number

SECTION

CURRENT THEME

FEATURES

DEVELOPMENTS

PRIORITY

TYPE

(Taxonomic, Ecological or Horticultural)

FOCUS OF THEMATIC DEVELOPMENTS 2002- 2008

(1-8)

001

MIMOSACEAE

Excellent older specimens of Acacia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

002

MIMOSACEAE

Excellent older specimens of Acacia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

003

MIMOSACEAE

Excellent older specimens of Acacia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

004

Mixed Sterculiaceae, Fabaceae, Chenopodiaceae

Introduction to Families; some new developments, other areas still need a fresh look.

Armillaria possibly present

Awaiting action plan and completion of Rock Garden northern extension. Secondary loops to be developed

High

T

1,2,7

005

MYRTACEAE, Rhamnaceae

Unexciting bed of shrubs

Southern portion to become section 6 in spring 2002. Planting till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1

006

LAMIACEAE

A collection of good and bad Prostanthera spp.

Continue grafting program, plant, and hope for better results till 2008.

Med

T

1,2,6

007

Small Families

Some very average specimens in this bed.

Incorporated into section 25 spring 2002. Planting till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1

008

Monocots

Doryanthes excelsa, Palms, Anigozanthos spp., Grasses, Grass Trees

Sourcing and planting of Burchardtia, Wurmbea, Caesia and other Liliaceous spp. 2002-8.

High

T

1,2,3,4,7

009

MYRTACEAE

Melaleucas and Callistemons, Chamaelauciums, Kunzeas, Leptospermums, Homoranthus

Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2,6

010

MYRTACEAE

Melaleucas and Callistemons Chamaelauciums Kunzeas, Leptospermums, Homoranthus, start of Rainforest Myrtaceae spp.

Continue planting RF Myrtaceous spp. along open drainage line, till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Med

T

1,2,6

011

MYRTACEAE

Large Melaleucas, Callistemons and Rainforest Myrtaceae spp.

Continue planting RF Myrtaceous spp. along open drainage line, till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1,2,6

012

MYRTACEAE

Large Melaleucas, Callistemons

Continue planting RF Myrtaceous spp. along open drainage line, till 2008. Use of on site rubble to raise soil profile 2003.

Low

T

1,2,6

013

MYRTACEAE

Large Melaleucas, Callistemons, Picnic area good for children.

Minor planting till 2008.

High

T

1,2,6

014

Rock Garden Extension, complete Spring 2002

Open sunny east facing slope planted with Xanthorrhoea spp., Acacia aneura forms and a multitude of happy colourful and unusual small species

Low structure display plantings Spring 2002, linking with existing beds. Assess future themes of area, re interpretation and collections needs 2002-3, planting until 2008

High

H

1,2,3,7

015A

NSW Northern Tablelands & Southern Qld Main Path

Small and unusual species from NNT

Requires trenching of southern side for Armillaria control 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015B

Display bed of small species

Small species from drier areas of Australia

Requires trenching of southern side for Armillaria control 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015C

SE Australian Sandstone species

Doryanthes excelsa

Requires trenching of southern side for Armillaria control 2002-3, larger tired shrubs removed 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015D

Display bed of elevated rock

Very large example of prostrate Grevillea, Isopogon fletcheri and many small colourful species

Link with 15E 2003-4, Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015E

Display bed of arid species

Rocks in the middle of two paths

Link with 15D 2003-4, Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015F

SA & WA Flora

Many good examples of established species

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2,3

015G

Arid species

Many good examples of established species

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015H

Display bed

Best example of Telopea "BB" and Large prostrate Eucalyptus

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015J

Display bed

Prostate taxa

Telopeas to be pruned hard 2002, Planting till 2008, To blend with northern extension 2002-3

High

H

1,2

015K

NSW Southern Tablelands

Small Acacia's

To blend with northern extension 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2,4

015L

Display Bed

Large prostrate Eucalyptus

Telopeas pruned 2002. Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015M

Subalpine & Alpine

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015N

Subalpine & Alpine

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015P

PROTEACEAE

Many unusual and colourful taxa, Isopogon cuneata hybrid, Hakea corymbosa

Look at representing all WA Proteaceae genera, Planting till 2008

High

T

1,2,3,7

015Q

Subalpine & Alpine

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

E

1,2

015R

WA & SA Flora. Goodeniacea

Main Path

Good examples of arid shrubs and forbs

To blend with northern extension 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

E-T

1,2,3,7

015S

Display bed

Good examples of arid shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,7

015T

Shade tolerant taxa- Main Path

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015V

Island display bed Main Path

Good examples of arid shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2

015X

Pond and water fall rock face

Microstrobus, Richea and water plants

Rock face to be planted up -with Alania endlicheri, Rock orchids, ferns etc 2002-8

High

H

1,2

016

Rock Garden Southern extension

Poor Collection of mixed plantings. Armillaria presence.

Trenching required in northern sector, to protect section 15c from Armillaria 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

H

1

017

Mixed Planting of species requiring good drainage

Good examples of some shrubs and forbs

General plantings till 2008

Low

H

1,2

018

MIMOSACEAE and Fabaceae

Good examples of Acacia spp.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

019

MYRTACEAE - small species

Good specimens of Homoranthus, Astartea, Melaleuca, etc

Bed to expand west into lawn spring 2002, Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

020

PROTEACEAE - Hakea

Excellent specimens of Grafted Hakea spp.

Planting of more grafted taxa till 2008

Med

T

1,2

021

PROTEACEAE - Hakea

Large established Hakea spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Med

T

1,2

022

PROTEACEAE - Hakea

Large established Hakea spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2

023

PROTEACEAE - predominantly Persoonia

Light open bed

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2

024

PROTEACEAE

Predominantly Grevillea spp. but also general Proteaceae - Main Path section

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

High

T

1,2,3

025

PROTEACEAE, Woodland, Banksia

Eucalyptus woodland setting with predominantly Grevillea spp. but also general Proteaceae - Main Path section

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2,3

026

PROTEACEAE

Smaller, more sensitive genera - Adenanthos, Isopogon, Petrophile, Dryandra, Synaphea, Main path section

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

High

T

1,2,3

027

PROTEACEAE

General Proteaceae - Main Path section

Minimal development. Eucalyptus mannifera to be maintained, Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2,3

028

PROTEACEAE

General Proteaceae in woodland setting- unusual taxa include Banksia occidentalis

Minimal development. Eucalyptus mannifera to be maintained, Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,3,6

029

Mallee and Myrtaceae Heath.

Open area with good examples of Hypocalymma and Verticordia spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Med

T

1,2,6

030

Variation in Plant Form and small Proteaceae and Myrtaceae spp.

Examples of species variation

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

High

T

1,2

031

RHAMNACEAE

Large established shrubs

Requires removal of large specimens from roadside. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

032

Mixed planting fence screen

Assortment of wet tolerant shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2

033

Mixed planting fence screen

Assortment of wet tolerant shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2

034

Eucalyptus lawn

Assortment of Eucalyptus spp. Creating shade on lawn

Safety of trees to be assessed till 2008, removal of road hopefully before 2008

Low

T

1,2

035

Eucalyptus lawn

Assortment of Eucalyptus spp. Creating shade on lawn

Safety of trees to be assessed till 2008, removal of road hopefully before 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

036

PROTEACEAE

Large specimens of grafted Banksia and Hakea spp.

Replacement of tired specimens with grafted stock till 2008

Low

T

1,2

037

PROTEACEAE

Many fine examples of Grevillea and Banksia spp. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

038

Callitris + Mixed Planting

Mature Callitris spp. With understorey plantings. Armillaria maybe present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

039

Mixed Planting

Stringybark woodland with Macrozamia understorey. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2

040

CASUARINACEAE

Mature Casaurinaceae spp., with Asteraceae understorey. Armillaria present

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

041

Mixed Planting

Many unusual and colourful species.

Xanthorrhoeas to be planted spring 2002. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2

042

Mixed Planting

Brachychiton rupestis, Macrozamia communis

Planting of mature specimens spring 2002-8

Low

H

1,2,3

043

MYRTACEAE

Collection of large, sometimes tired Callistemon spp.

Extend section 42 into it, thin out duplications and planting till 2008.

Low

T

1,2

044

Sydney Basin Plants

A fine collection of garden sized shrubs from the Sydney Sandstone Basin.

Planting till 2008. Toilet Block may go with Nursery site redevelopment 2005.

Low

H

1,2,6

045

FABACEAE

Very wet site with poor plant performance.

Minor success with Olearia and Pultenaea spp. Planting with small wet feet tolerant species till 2008.

Low

H

1

046

RUTACEAE and Acacia spp.

Stunning display of Boronia and Zieria spp.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1,2,3,6

047

FABACEAE

Mulch bed

Change theme to Eucalyptus maculata and Macrozamia communis woodland 2002-3. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

048

RUTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1,2,3,6

049

RUTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1,2,3,6

050

RUTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Increase Rutaceae species holdings, 2002-8

Low

T

1

051

MYRTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

052

MYRTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

053

Mixed Planting

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

054

MYRTACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of smaller Myrtaceae spp. till 2008

Low

T

1

055

FABACEAE

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting of east coast Fabaceae spp. Till 2008.

Low

T

1

056

PROTEACEAE

Many fine and unusual specimens.

Thin out of duplicated species and planting of a wider range of Genera till 2008.

Low

T

1,2,3,6

058

Black Mt. Flora

Good example of southern side of east facing gully.

Site for possible future Conservatory

Weed 2002-08

Low

E

1

060

Concourse Display

Xanthorrhoea spp.

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,3

061

Hybrid Rhododendron, Xanthorrhoeas and Black Mt. Flora

Xanthorrhoeas and Rhododendrons the best in the Gardens. Good example of northern side of east facing gully.

Site for possible future Conservatory. Trialing of Pandanus sp. 2002-3. Weed 2002-8

Med

H

1,2,3,5,6

062

North East Australian RF

Rhododendrons-established. Trialing of Palms, Figs, Amorphophallus and Cycas spp.

North-eastern Queensland Proteaceae to be sourced and planted 2002-8. Cycas media and cairsiana Oct 2002.

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

063

Central East to North East Australian RF

Large canopy trees with many young understorey species.

Northern Proteaceae and Conifers to be sourced and planted 2002-8.

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

064

South East Queensland/Araucaria Dry RF

RF Conifers, Araucaria, Agathis, Ferns

Ficus microcarpa to be planted Oct 2002. Transplanting of crowded Araucarias 2002-3. Planting till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5

065

McPherson Range/New England Rainforest

Nothofagus moorei dominated, boardwalk, epiphytes, scented orchids

Additional epiphytes to be collected and attached 2002-8. Sourcing and planting of mature showy species 2002-8.

High

E

1,2,3,5

066

Tasmanian Rainforest

Well established Acacia melanoxylon. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan

Med

E

1,2,3,5,6

067

Tasmanian Rainforest

Well established Acacia melanoxylon. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

068

Pacific Island Flora

Cordyline and Dietes.

Removal and replacement of canopy 2002-8. Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2,3,5,6

069

Sydney Basin Plants

A fine collection of garden sized shrubs from the Sydney Sandstone Basin.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Med

E

1,2,6

070

MYRTACEAE

Good examples of Eremaea, Verticordia, etc; spp.

Northern Homoranthus spp. Spring 2002, other small Myrtaceous spp. till 2008

 

T

 

071

Black Mt. Flora

Stringybark woodland, with remnant Banksia spp. Plantings and Acacia sp. weeds

Weed 2002-8

Low

E

1

072

Correas

Fine examples of many Correa spp. and forms.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

T

1,2

073

MYRTACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with large southern WA species till 2008.

Med

T

1,2,6

075

PROTEACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with RF species till 2008.

Low

T

1,2,6

077

MIMOSACEAE

Fine examples of many Acacia spp. and forms.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

078

Mixed

Doryanthes excelsa, Ghania, Ranunculus. Armillaria present.

Trenching along southern boundary to protect RFG from Armillaria 2003. Planting of RF verge spp. till 2008.

High

H

1,2,6

079

Rock Garden Southern extension

Poor Collection of mixed plantings. Armillaria present.

Trenching required in northern sector, to protect section 15a from Armillaria 2002-3, Planting till 2008

High

H

1

081

Holding area

Lined out difficult species

Utilise as Fabaceae stock bed, planting till 2008

Low

H

1

082

LAMIACEAE

Some good examples of Prostanthera spp.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

T

1,2

083

Holding area

Bare open area

Utilise as Fabaceae stock bed, planting till 2008

 

 

 

084

MYRTACEAE

Great Acmena smithii and Chamelaucium specimens. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan.

Low

T

1,2

085

Black Mt. Flora

Some good Tinderry Mts. Specimens.

Weed 2002-8

Low

E

1

087

Cultivars

Excellent examples of hardy clones.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1,2

088

Dodonaea

Poor tired specimens. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan.

Low

T

1

089

Black Mt. Flora

Stringybark woodland.

Weed 2002-8

Low

E

1

090

Cryptogams

Blobs on rocks with labels

Keep adding blobs on rocks till 2008

Low

T

1

091

MYRTACEAE

Melaleuca ericifolia gully and other poor shrubs

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with large south eastern species till 2008.

Low

T

1

093

Black Mt. Flora

Stand of small Eucalyptus mannifera

Weed 2002-8

 

 

1

094

Alpine - Subalpine

Good examples of establishing specimens.

Planting till 2008

Low

E

1,2,6

095

DILLENIACEAE

A few good specimens most are tired.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

096

PITTOSPORACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

097

MYOPORACEAE

A few good specimens, most are tired.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

098

MYRTACEAE

Melaleuca ericifolia gully and other poor shrubs

Remove tired plants 2002-4 Plant with large south eastern species till 2008.

Low

T

1

099

Tasmanian Woodland, State floral emblems

Good examples of Tasmanian Woodland species and some Floral emblems.

Floral Emblem part needs section number designated. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2,6

099F

Eastern boundary fence screen

Mixed plantings of hardy screen plants.

Thinned and replanted Autumn 2002, needs section number designated. Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1

100

SA & WA Species

Excellent examples of many species.

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2,3,6,7

101

Mixed Planting

Some good specimens, but mostly tired shrubs.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

102

THYMELAEACEAE

Badly grazed by macropods.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

103

Mixed Planting

Wet site with some good some poor specimens

May need reconfiguring when Nursery site redeveloped 2005. Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1

104

South - Northern Queensland Rainforest

Open sunny site with good displays of Hibiscus, and RF shrubs and forbs

Planting of Cycas and Lepidozamia spp. Spring 2003. Sourcing and planting of other low land spp. Till 2008

Med

E

1,2,3,5

105

Gymnosperms

Many fine examples of Conifers and Macrozamia communis. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan.

High

T

1,2,3,5,6

106

RUTACEAE - mostly Correas

Wet site with some well established Correa spp.

Back fill with on site rubble. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,6

107

Research cottage surrounds Mixed Planting

Wet site, with some average specimens

Set up as a Domestic garden display. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2,6

108

Brittle Gum Lawn

Wet site. Lawn, benches and Eucalyptus mannifera canopy.

Improve drainage

Low

H

1,6

109

Relationships of Australian flora

Good examples of young Gondwana spp.

Removal of Myrtaceae overstorey when Agathis and Araucarias are large enough. Source a wide range of materials. From Tasmanian, NZ, S America, New Caledonia and S Africa. Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2,3,5

110

Epacridaceae / Ericaceae

Wollemi Pine Cage, good stand of Eucalyptus mannifera, average display of heath spp.

Removal of senescing Eucalyptus mannifera and larger shrubs. Link with section 109 Sourcing and Planting till 2008. ? Armillaria

Med

T

1,2,3,5

111

Brindabella Gully

Good example of habitat. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Low

E

1

112

RUTACEAE

Good examples of a wide range of Rutaceae taxa.

Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2

114

Sub-Tropical Low Land Rainforest

Open sunny site with good displays of Orchids, Hibiscus, Acronychia and RF forbs

Planting of advanced Brachychiton acerifolium 2002. Source Macrozamia spp. 2002-3 for 2004 planting. Planting till 2008.

Med

E

1,2,3,5

116

Front Entrance drive

Display shrub bed

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1

117

Toilet

Looks like a bed around a toilet

Join with section 119 spring 2002. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

119

Cultivars

Cross section of Australian Native cultivars

Continue with renovating, sourcing and planting till 2008

Low

H

2

120

Acacia

Large Alphitonia excelsa and Acacia spp. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

121

MYOPORACEAE - Mixed Planting

Some good examples of Eremophlia spp. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan. Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

122

Mixed Planting

Poor tired shrubs. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

123

Mixed Planting

Good examples of Asteraceae spp. and Crowea. Armillaria present.

Armillaria action plan. Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1,2

124

Cultivars

Cross section of Australian Native cultivars

Continue with renovating, sourcing and planting till 2008.

Low

H

2

125

South East Australian Coast and Ranges RF

Dendrobium speciosum display on rocks along road.

Continue sourcing placement of epiphytes and lithophytes 2002-8. To become part of concourse display 2003.

High

E

1,2,3,5

126

Mixed Planting - BD surrounds

Average display of hardy shrubs.

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1

127

Mixed Planting - BD surrounds

Average display of hardy shrubs.

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1

128

Screen Planting - BD surrounds

Average display of hardy shrubs.

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1

130

Macquarie Island

Small display of forbs.

Down size due to Hobart BG cold house display. Maybe source more material from them for planting till 2008

Low

E

1,3

131

Kiosk and Ellis Rowan building surrounds

Some good examples of hardy shrubs and forbs

Set up as a Domestic garden display. Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,3

132

Heard Island

Bare bed, too hot too cold

Review - Good site for cryptogams/ferns

Low

E

1,3

133

Macquarie Island

Small display of forbs.

Down size due to Hobart BG cold house display. Maybe source more material from them for planting till 2008

Low

E

1,3

134

Mixed Planting

Good pond setting with seating

Transplant Dicksonia removals from RFG Cyathea plantings, spring 2002. Planting till 2008

High

H

1

135

Aquatic Pond

Sterile

Tempted to develop an Epacris/Sphagnum/reeds bog, as filtration system.

Low

H

1

136

Amenity lawn

Seating and shelter

High priority lawn area – regular maintenance program (coring, dethatching, fertlising, sprinkler checks) required.

Low

H

 

137

Casuarina / Lomandra

Subject to trampling, good water interaction bed.

Good water watch site - data for filtration swamp.

Low

E

1,2

138

Casuarina/ water course surrounds

Subject to trampling, good water interaction bed.

Good water watch site - data for filtration swamp.

Low

E

1,2

139

Aquatic Pond

Sterile

Tempted to develop an Epacris/Sphagnum/reeds bog, as filtration system.

Low

E

1

140

North East Queensland

Fine examples of Palms, Conifers and young trees and shrubs.

Source Northern Proteaceae, Cycas spp., Lepidozamia hopei, 2002 for 2003 planting. Planting till 2008.

Med

E

1,2,3,5,6

141

Lawn

Seating, Ampitheartre,

Improve drainage.

Low

H

6

142

Tasmanian Plants

Beautiful pond setting.

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1,2,6

143

Banksia Building Gardens

Circular path system, raised mostly empty beds, odds and sods plantings.

Educational uses, bush foods, flora for fauna, scented plants, traditional and other use plants. Liaison with Ed unit re species required, removal of lawn and tired shrubs 2002-3. Planting till 2008.

Priority 3 2002-3

H

1,2,3,4,6

144

South East Australian Ranges RF

The best specimens of Araucaria bidwillii, Doryphora, Ceratopetalum apetalum and Nothofagus cunninghammii.

Thin liane layer 2002-5. Planting and placement of epiphytes till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

145

McPherson Range

Good examples of RF shrubs, forbs and epiphyte

Thin liane layer 2002-5. Planting and placement of epiphytes till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5,6

146

East Coast Sub-Tropical RF

Large Palms and good examples of RF shrubs and trees.

Thin liane layer 2002-5. Sourcing and planting of advanced Achontopheonix cunninghammii, Livistona australis 2003-5. Planting and placement of epiphytes till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5

147

East Coast Temperate RF

Nothofagus moorei dominated, boardwalk, epiphytes, scented orchids

Thin liane layer 2002-5. Sourcing and planting of advanced Achontopheonix cunninghammii, Livistona australis 2003-5. Planting and placement of epiphytes till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5

148

East Coast Cool Temperate RF

Eucryphia moorei dominated boardwalk, epiphytes, Sassafras, Myrtles

Thin liane layer 2002-5. Source and planting of epiphytes and Ferns till 2008. Planting of advanced Stenocarpus and Alloxylon spring 2002.

High

E

1,2,3,5

149

Aquatic Pond

Sterile

Tempted to develop an Epacris/Sphagnum/reeds bog, as filtration system.

Low

E

1

150

RUTACEAE

Wet area with good old examples of Rutaceae taxa.

Planting till 2008.

Low

T

1,2

151

STERCULIACEAE

Good old examples of tougher taxa.

Planting till 2008.

Low

T

1

152

LAMIACEAE

Many tired shrubs with many younger ones.

Continue grafting program and planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2

153

Callistemon Cultivars

Excellent examples of these shrubs

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

2

154

Callistemon Cultivars

Excellent examples of these shrubs

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

2

155

Callistemon

Excellent examples of these shrubs

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1,2

156

Black Mt. Flora

Stringybark woodland

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

157

Black Mt. Flora

Stringybark woodland with remnant cultivar plantings

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

158

Central - North East Australian RF

Riverine boardwalk area with many Dicksonias and Blechnums

Replace Dicksonia antarctica with Cyathea cooperi eastern end spring 2002. Source and plant advanced Palms, Tree ferns and riverine Myrtaceae till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5

159

Central - North East Australian RF

Riverine boardwalk area with Cordyline spp and small establishing palms and shrubs.

Replace Dicksonia antarctica with Cyathea cooperi eastern end spring 2002. Source and plant advanced Palms, Tree ferns and riverine Myrtaceae till 2008.

High

E

1,2,3,5

161

Armillaria dig site

 

Armillaria action plan

Low

 

 

162

Armillaria dig site

Armillaria action plan

Low

1,4

163

Black Mt. Flora

Stringbark woodland

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

164

Buffer Zone

Remnant weedy shrubs

Weed till 2008

Low

H

1

165

Mixed dryland plantings

Eucalyptus mannifera canopy, and establishing trees and shrubs, fenced to limit grazing.

Planting till 2008.

Low

H

1,2,7

166

Black Mt. Flora

Eucalyptus mannifera canopy with Pomaderris understorey, exceptional Sandstone outcrop.

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

167

Black Mt. Flora

Eucalyptus mannifera and Stringbark woodland

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

168

Carpark beds

Tired established area of tough species, needs review

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

169

Carpark beds

Tired established area of tough species, needs review

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

170

Tasmanian woodland

Fine examples of young Tasmanian Asteraceae

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2,6

171

Tasmanian woodland

Fine examples of young Tasmanian Asteraceae

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2,6

172

Threatened Species

Good display of a wide range of threatened taxa

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2

173

Trades Area

Best Eucalyptus peltata and weeds

Nursery site 2003

Low

 

1

174

Concourse Display

The hit em between the eyes section displaying many easy to get and grow plants, as well many first time in cultivation species. Seven large Macrozamia moorei specimens are dominant

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,3,7

175

Southern Tablelands grassy woodlands

Good display of grasses, forbs and shrubs with a Eucalyptus backdrop

Sourcing and planting of Burchardtia, Wurmbea, Caesia and other Liliaceous spp. 2002-8. Planting and weeding till 2008.

High

E

1,2,4,6

176

Black Mt. Flora

Woodland gully. Armillaria present in eastern portion.

Armillaria action plan. Weed till 2008.

Low

E

1,4

177

Coastal Swamp

Poorly drained - moisture loving Myrtaceae

Join with section 13 spring 2002. Use as recreational interactive area.

Low

E

1

178

Melaleuca Swamp

Melaleuca ericifolia

Continue thinning as necessary. Use as recreational interactive area

Low

E

1

179

Lawn

Picnic lawn

Use as recreational interactive area.

Low

H

 

180

Coastal NSW

Good examples of tough shrubs.

Use as recreational interactive area.

Low

E

1,6

183

ASTERACEAE

Good examples of shrubs.

Use as nursery stock bed.

Low

T

1

184

Mixed Planting and Buffer zone

Many tired shrubs

Weed 2002-8

Low

H

1

185

Black Mt. Flora

Extensive display of north east facing woodland.

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

186

Black Mt. Flora

Extensive display of south facing woodland.

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

187

WA & SA Eucalyptus and Black Mt. Flora

Small Eucalyptus spp. In cages and Eucalyptus woodland.

Weed till 2008

Low

E-T

1,4

188

Black Mt. Flora

Extensive display of east facing woodland.

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

189

ASTERACEAE

Poor denuded beds

Use as nursery stock bed.

Low

T

1

190

MYRTACEAE

Poorly drained area

Plant with small wet loving species till 2008.

Low

T

1

191A

Rylstone Area

Good examples of shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191B

Mt. Tomah Rainforest

Establishing RF trees and shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2,5

191C

Blandfordia grandiflora Swamp

Good examples of shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191D

Wet Forest

Establishing trees and shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191E

Open Heath

Good examples of shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191F

Dry Forest

Well established trees and shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191G

Allocasuarina heathland

Good examples of shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191H

Woodland & Fabaceae

An excellent collection of Peas, Boronias, Croweas, Grevilleas etc; under Eucalyptus manniferas

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191J

Coastal Rainforest & Verge

Large Doryanthes and Angophora. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Med

E

1,2,5

191K

Budawangs Rainforest & Verge

Denuded. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Med

E

1,2,5

191L

Rylestone Area

Beautiful stand of Banksia serrata.

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191M

Heath -Higher Blue Mountains

Bed of struggling shrubs with large Doryanthes.

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191P

Coastal Heathland

Centre piece with many colourful Epacris, Boronia, Sowerbaea and wide range of monocots.

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191Q

Dry Forest

Well established trees and shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191R

Budawangs Rainforest & Verge

Ferny gully. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Med

E

1,2,5

191S

Budawangs

Denuded. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Med

E

1,2

191T

Woodland/Heath (Blue Mountains)

Fine examples of many trees, shrubs and forbs.

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

191U

Sydney Sandstone - Display seating area

Unusual plants from the region

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

192

Black Mt. Flora

Typha dominated gully. Grevillea ramosissima strong hold

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

193

Black Mt. Flora and Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus woodland and some remnant plantings

Weed till 2008

Low

E-T

1

194

MYRTACEAE

Tired established area

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1

195

MYRTACEAE

Tired established area. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Low

T

1

196

MYRTACEAE

Tired established area. Armillaria present

Armillaria action plan

Low

T

1

197

RUTACEAE

Some older shrubs

Decommissioned in 1993. Possible bush picnic area. Weed till 2008.

Low

T

1

198

RUTACEAE

Some older shrubs

Decommissioned in 1993. Possible bush picnic area. Weed till 2008.

Low

T

1

199

RUTACEAE

Some older shrubs

Decommissioned in 1993. Possible bush picnic area. Weed till 2008.

Low

T

1

200

Mixed Planting

Some older shrubs

Decommissioned in 1993. Possible bush picnic area. Weed till 2008.

Low

H

1

201

Mixed Planting

Many fine specimens of hard to grow taxa, with small water feature.

Domestic garden setting. Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2,6

202

STERCULIACEAE

Fine collection of young and mature shrubs

Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2,6

203

SOLANACEAE

Remnant plantings including the weedy Solanum brownii, under Stringybarks.

Decommissioned 1993. Weed till 2008

Low

T

1

204

CAESALPINIACEAE

Remnant plantings including the weedy Senna spp., under Stringybarks.

Decommissioned 1993. Weed till 2008

Low

T

1

205

Black Mt. Flora

Soil dump site in grassy woodland

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

206

Australian Plants as Weeds Overseas

Fine examples of Melia, Acacia spp. Hakeas etc

Planting till 2008

Low

E

1

207

Black Mt. Flora

Lovely north facing grassy slope

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

208

Aquatic Pond-VIC

Good display of many aquatic species

Build up profile and plant plenty of Epacris microphylla 2003. Planting till 2008.

Med

E

1,2,6

209

Black Mt. Flora

Lovely north facing grassy slope

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1,4

210

Concourse Display

The hit em between the eyes section displaying many easy to get and grow plants, as well many first time in cultivation species.

Planting till 2008

High

H

1,2,3,7

211

Eastern Mallee

A fair display of Mallees, shrubs and forbs

Planting till 2008

Low

E

1,2,6

212

Xeroscape Mixed Planting

Glass walkway screen

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

213

Rainforest Verge

Stringbark woodland

Planting of Dicksonias from section 158 spring 2002, to lessen impact of cold and heat on section 68.

Low

E

1,2,3,5,6

214

Eastern Rainforest Verge

Stringybark woodland

Merge into section 219, spring 2002. Planting till 2008

Low

E

1,2,3,5,6

216

Eastern Rainforest Verge

Stringybark woodland

Develop as southern arid RF remnant species bed 2004. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2,3,5,6,7

217

WA & SA Flora

A collection of not to happy trees and shrubs, under Eucalyptus woodland.

Develop as arid RF remnant species bed 2004. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2,3,5,6,7

218

Australian Gulf

A small collection of establishing species, under Eucalyptus woodland.

Sourcing and planting of species till 2008.

Low

E

1,2,3,5,6

219

Eastern Rainforest Verge

Many fine young specimens of palms, trees, shrubs and forbs, under Eucalyptus woodland

Sourcing and planting of species till 2008.

Med

E

1,2,3,5,6

220

Brigalow

A small collection of establishing species, under Eucalyptus woodland.

Sourcing and planting of species till 2008 i.e. large Brachychiton rupestre 2004.

Low

E

1,2,3,5,6

221

Threatened Species

Good display of a wide range of threatened taxa

Planting till 2008

Med

E

1,2

222

Homoranthus, Darwinia, Verticordia and Chamelaucium

Good collection of young establishing specimens.

Planting till 2008

Med

T

1,2

223

Mixed Display

Straggling collection of species, in a hard SE facing bed.

Source and plant toughies till 2008. Or link with Grassy woodland section.

Med

H

1,2

224

Riverine

Acacia pycnantha dominant among Lomandras and shrubs.

Planting till 2008

Low

E

1

225

Black Mt. Flora

Good example of east facing woodland.

Weed till 2008

Low

E

1

226

Xeroscape carpark Mixed Planting

Good display of trees and shrubs that require little water.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

227

Xeroscape carpark Mixed Planting

Good display of trees and shrubs that require little water.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

228

Xeroscape carpark Mixed Planting

Good display of trees and shrubs that require little water.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

229

Xeroscape carpark Mixed Planting

Good display of trees and shrubs that require little water.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1

230

Tasmanian Dry Forest / Sub Alpine

Some good examples of shrubs and forbs.

Overall Tasmanian species are not performing well in this area, due to cold and hot conditions. A re think of the whole area is needed. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2

231

Tasmanian Alpine Heath

Some good examples of shrubs and forbs.

Overall Tasmanian species are not performing well in this area, due to cold and hot conditions. A re think of the whole area is needed. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2

232

Tasmanian Mountain Lakes

Some good examples of shrubs and forbs.

Overall Tasmanian species are not performing well in this area, due to cold and hot conditions. A re think of the whole area is needed. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2

233

Tasmanian Cushion Plants and Shrub Component

Some good examples of shrubs and forbs.

Overall Tasmanian species are not performing well in this area, due to cold and hot conditions. A re think of the whole area is needed. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2

235

Tasmanian Mountain Lakes

Some good examples of shrubs and forbs.

Overall Tasmanian species are not performing well in this area, due to cold and hot conditions. A re think of the whole area is needed. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2

236

Tasmanian Riverine and Creeks

Some good examples of shrubs and forbs.

Overall Tasmanian species are not performing well in this area, due to cold and hot conditions. A re think of the whole area is needed. Maybe a good site for water reticulation system. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2

237

Tasmanian Lowland Heath

Some good examples of shrubs and forbs.

Overall Tasmanian species are not performing well in this area, due to cold and hot conditions. A re think of the whole area is needed. Planting till 2008.

Low

E

1,2

238

Crosby Morrison building surrounds

Excellent specimens of Chamelaucium, Dryandra, Rulingia and Eucalyptus

Bed improvement of lower portion required 2003-4. Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2,6

239

Education Building Plantings

Good specimens of Eucalyptus caesia, E. woodwardii, E. erythrocorys

Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2,6

240

Mixed display beds

Many well established and tired specimens of available species.

Source and plant newer releases till 2008.

Med

H

1,2

241

Education Building Plantings

Average collection of species requiring good drainage.

Liaise with Education unit re requirements. Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2

242

Education Building Plantings

Average collection of shrubs and forbs.

Liaise with Education unit re requirements. Planting till 2008

Med

H

1,2

243

Mixed - low profile shrubs for viewing water feature

Wet area with some good specimens.

Source and plant newer releases till 2008.

Med

H

1,2

244

Kiosk Display

Good examples of small showy species.

Source and plant newer releases till 2008.

Med

H

1,2

245

Kiosk Display

Good examples of small showy species.

Source and plant newer releases till 2008.

Med

H

1,2

246

Ferns

Excellent examples of a wide range of ferns.

Placement of Dendrobiums, Platycerum and Asplenium australasicum spring 2002-8.

High

H

1,2,3

300

MYRTACEAE & ASTERACEAE

Picnic area with an extensive range of Asteraceae spp., under establish Eucalyptus spp.

Planting till 2008

Low

T

1,2,3

301

New Glasshouse surrounds

Establishing ground covers and shrubs.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2

302

MYOPORACEAE

Large Brachychiton rupestre and some excellent Eremophila specimens.

Planting of grafted Eremophila spp. Spring 2002-8

Med

T

1,2

303

Asteraceae

Some good some not so good specimens.

Need to source tougher clones for planting spring 2002-8.

Med

T

1,2

fe

ANBG main entrance

Signs, logos, ads, and mixed pretties

Continue thinning of plantings and replace with other taxa, planting of Agathis and Large Xanthorrhoeas Spring 2002

Med

H

1,2

304

Mixed CM carpark

Establishing Eucalyptus albens canopy for carpark shade, with good understorey of attractive shrubs.

Planting till 2008

Low

H

1,2

305

Concourse Display

Epiphytes on Acacia melanoxylon, Tasmanian Richea spp

To be increased in size after Kiosk redevelopment, rocks, ferns, palms, etc

High

H

1,2,3,5