A Western Power program aimed at collecting enough seeds to rehabilitate more than 50 football fields worth of native vegetation is now complete.
More than 40kg of seeds from more than 20 native species have been harvested from Western Power owned land in Orange Springs and Collie.
The proactive seed collection program, being undertaken as part of Western Power’s Clean Energy Link program, aims to secure seed stock to support future rehabilitation at transmission upgrade sites.
Western Power A/Executive Manager Energy Transition & Sustainability Andrew Blaver said the program, delivered in partnership with WA-owned Tranen Revegetation Systems, was part of the organisation’s commitment to conservation.
“Between November 2025 and February 2026, we collected around 40kg of seeds from more than 20 native species, including banksia and eucalyptus,” he said.
“The seeds will be stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled seed bank facilities in Perth and Vasse.
“The 40kg of seeds is enough to rehabilitate up to 100ha of native vegetation, ensuring long-term habitat for a range of native species including Carnaby black cockatoos, chuditch (western quoll) and quenda (southern brown bandicoot).
“As WA decarbonises at pace, collecting native vegetation seeds for rehabilitation activities is an important way to ensure seeds from plants that are adapted to local conditions can be raised to seedlings and will thrive when they are replanted.
“While some clearing is an unavoidable part of most major projects, wherever we can we set out to minimise our impact on the area, including by avoiding vegetation with high ecological value in favour of areas which are already cleared or degraded.
“Partnering with a WA-owned business also means we’re investing in local skills while delivering real benefits to regional communities through the Clean Energy Link program.”