Royal Botanic Gardens Annual Report 20/21

THE BOTANIC GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2020 - 2021

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The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Annual Report 2020/21

THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 Flower at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne 02

CONTENTS CONTENTS 4. A message from our Chairperson 5. A message from our CEO 6. Our Vision 7. Our Mission 8. Our Values 10. Our Organisation 13. This year’s highlights 14. Annual Visitation 16. Our Achievements 20. Financials 24. Our Supporters 03

ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 A Message from our Chair Ken Harrison THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA It is a great pleasure to present the Royal Botanic The Gardens continue to be an important Gardens Board Victoria Annual Report 2020/21. resource for early learning, primary and With the new organisational structure secondary schools, with 35,000 students implemented and significant new funding participating in vibrant and extensive learning secured, the organisation has been able to programs at both Gardens, including over 1,000 take great leaps in the right direction. bush kinder visits to the Cranbourne bushland. Combined visitation to both sites peaked at Volunteers contributed countless hours to nearly 2.4 million for the year- a record number of guided walks, ambassador duties plus care and local, national and international visitors engaging maintenance within the Gardens themselves. with living collections, science, learning and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria science and participation programs. horticultural staff continued to discover and Stakeholder and philanthropy campaigns led share new knowledge by providing research to excellent revenue gains, with significant expertise and resources to a number of increase in grants from government, numerous conservation and scientific initiatives in addition generous gifts from our valued supporters and to successful cultivation and propagation of the first major corporate partnership in several endangered plant species in Victoria. The years. Improved resource management and expertise of the Collections team and its harvesting stormwater for irrigation also saved dedicated volunteers also greatly benefited the on expenditure. State Botanical Collection through curation and As well as improving the organisation’s future databasing of invaluable native and foreign plant sustainability, work continued on the Master Plan specimens throughout the year. for Melbourne Gardens, with a public launch In addition to support from the Victorian planned for early next year. Extensive planning Government, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria commenced for a world-first Climate Change received generous contributions from many Summit for global botanic gardens to form a wonderful donors, along with invaluable new international alliance, planning and working assistance from the Friends groups and all of together to protect botanic gardens from future our volunteers. I also extend my sincere thanks environmental threat. to my colleagues of the Royal Botanic Gardens The new programming team gave people many Foundation for their time and expertise in more reasons to visit the Gardens, by day and managing our endowment. by night. An exceptional range of local and My fellow Board members join me in thanking international performances attracted a variety everyone who has contributed to the success of of different audiences at both Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria during the year. Cranbourne Gardens. In accordance with the Financial Management Strong relationships were maintained with local Act 1994, I present the Royal Botanic Gardens Aboriginal peoples, leading to a number of Board Victoria Annual Report for the year ending excellent collaborative events, including record 30 June 2021. attendances for NAIDOC Week at Cranbourne Gardens, and regular visits to Melbourne Ken Harrison AM Gardens’ Aboriginal Heritage Walk by the Chairman Royal Botanic Gardens Board Victoria Overseas Adventure Travel group. 5 September 2020 04

FROM THE CHAIR & CEO A Message from our CEO Tim Entwisle This was an extremely positive year for Royal The living and preserved collections are expertly Botanic Gardens Victoria, with renewed vigour curated and we continue to grow the State and determination throughout the organisation. Botanical Collection- on that front, we are closer The refreshed organisation structure is in place to funding a new herbarium as a safe home for and working extremely well. this priceless treasure. A highlight for me has been the new Engagement Our house is in order, with all major projects on and Impact Division, very much living up to its time and on budget, and our leases and licences name. With Botanica, FREEZE!, and New Shoots are in good order. during 2020/21, and the announcement of two On top of all this, the uplift to our operating major Melbourne International Arts Festival budget of an indexed $5 million per year (more events for October 2020, we are very much part than a 30 per cent increase in our government of Melbourne’s cultural calendar rather than allocation), plus an additional $2.1 million for simply a pleasant park for plant enthusiasts. long outstanding infrastructure maintenance and equipment replacement, at the end of the Add to this sold-out concerts with Paul Kelly 2019/20 year was an outstanding success. and other local stars, plus the Botanic and This uplift will begin a transformation of our Rare Plant Fair with Diggers Club, we now State’s largest and much loved Botanic Gardens. connect with more people than ever. We will add to those beautiful landscapes new digital interpretation, tours, public art and Our botanical landscapes remain at their high exhibitions, greater access to our scientific international standard, and it is gratifying to see knowledge and many more ways for our visitors new landscaping work around the Fern Gully to connect with nature. Rest House at Melbourne Gardens. We are at an exciting time for our Botanic Gardens, and I can’t wait to share more with you Our scientists continue to discover more next year. about Australia’s flora and how it functions, disseminating this now through two online floras. Tim Entwisle Director and Chief Executive “ We acknowledge the Traditional 05 Custodians of the land on which we work and learn, the peoples of the Kulin (Koolin) Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present ”and future Butterfly at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 OUR VISION “Life is sustained and enriched by ”plants THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA A healthy planet and flourishing green sanctuary from the pressures community are sustained and enriched of urbanisation and the impacts of by plants. Through iconic landscapes, unpredictable weather due to climate horticultural excellence, scientific change. Plants give our lives inspiration eminence and exceptional programs and meaning. We prosper and our we make an enduring contribution to planet benefits when we understand, this vision. Plants, along with fungi and appreciate and protect plants for their algae, are fundamental to life on Earth. life-giving qualities. They provide the air we breathe, the food The actions we all take should be based we eat, many of the medicines that heal on our knowledge and respect for the us, and house our wildlife. Plants provide environment, plants and the people with clothing, building materials for shelter whom we share the Earth. and furniture, fuel for heat and fire, and Life in the lake at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

OUR VISION & MISSION OUR MISSION Two remarkable gardens, innovative understanding of the role individuals science, significant state-owned play to safeguard plant life for people’s botanical collections, and skills in wellbeing and the planet’s future. As engagement and sharing knowledge international botanic gardens, our provide extraordinary opportunities for mission is also to play a role in social community engagement and cultural cohesion and global connectivity, expression, recreation, learning and enhancing the experience of Melbourne participation. We seek every opportunity as a vibrant, resilient city for local and to interact with people from all walks of international visitors. life, in person and online, to increase “Every interaction with us and advances the understanding ”appreciation of plants

ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 REMARKABLE our We leave a lasting impression. We create experiences and special places that help everyone to learn and see the world differently. Whether our actions are big or small, they inspire people to think and act. We seek out knowledge and apply our learning because we believe in the importance of plants. We do things that are different and exciting, if they help us achieve our vision. We are proud of our past and we are passionate about our future. THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA values CREATIVE OPEN We are inventive and enthusiastic. We make time to listen, learn and be clear. Our curiosity allows us to find considered solutions To help us achieve our vision we listen to each other to challenges. We use our resources wisely and draw and the community. We are friendly and respectful upon our collective intelligence to answer questions. of different perspectives. We solve problems together We have a joyful, positive and respectful approach because supporting and learning from each other that is expressed with a good sense of humour. Our results in better work. We share our knowledge inclusive and engaging style helps us to learn and because it helps people inside and outside our share our knowledge in new and interesting ways. organisation to understand the importance of plants. 08

OUR VALUES In the lake at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne OUR CHARTER Vibrant plant at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Under the Royal Botanic Gardens Act 1991, the objectives of our organisation are: To conserve, protect and improve the Botanic Gardens and managed land and their collections of living plants To conserve and enhance the State Botanical Collection and National Herbarium of Victoria To provide for the use of the State Botanical Collection, plants and plant specimens at the Botanic Gardens, or managed land for scientific or reference purposes, consistent with accepted international practice To increase public knowledge and awareness of plants and plant communities To provide for the use of the Botanic Gardens for education, public enjoyment and tourism To provide for the carrying out of and contribution to research into biodiversity and the conservation of biodiversity. “ We are inventive and enthusiastic. We make BRAVE time to listen, learn We have the courage to change things. and be clear. We have We have the confidence to challenge established the courage to change ways of thinking if it improves our collective understanding of plants. We embrace our things. We leave a responsibility to protect plants and biodiversity. lasting impression We have the courage to try new things, and we help each other as we make these changes. We are ” positive, so we turn challenges into opportunities. We lead the way to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in others. 09

THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 our organi- sation Building at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne 10

OUR ORGANISATION OUR GARDENS The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria knowledge, with internationally incorporates two outstanding recognised biodiversity and botanic gardens: a heritage-listed conservation research programs. landscape in the heart of Melbourne The organisation is increasingly and a contemporary native garden known for innovative engagement set within a natural bushland reserve programs that highlight and at Cranbourne. celebrate the unique nexus of nature, It is also home to the State Botanical culture and science, and foster Collection (including 1.5 million social inclusion and community preserved plants, algae and fungi) benefit in the heart of Melbourne. and is a regional hub for plant Plants in the lake at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne 11

THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 Spiderweb at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne 12

THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS The year in 2020/21 HIGHLIGHTS focus. In 2020/21, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria welcomed almost 2.4 million visitors to its Melbourne Gardens and Cranbourne Gardens. Children, families and young people engaged with nature through new public programs, tours, major events, and learning and participation projects. Landscape Succession Plan The science and horticultural teams 36,233 specimen records made rolled out studied and propagated threatened accessible through the Virtual Melbourne Gardens Masterplan species, and contributed to key Herbarium nearing completion conservation and biodiversity goals Spectacular results as part of the Significant state government for the State. This leading team Orchid Conservation Program funding was secured to revitalise of experts continued to safeguard Major gifts were secured to support the organisation for greater plants and plant knowledge for important organisational projects social impact. the benefit of the people of our Successful launch of the city, state and beyond, maintaining New digital interpretation, tours, the important living collections at ‘Care for the Rare’ program public art and exhibitions will be both Gardens as sanctuary for the The organisation maintained an developed and the quality of paths and other infrastructure improved. engagement and wellbeing impressive safety record Generous Commonwealth grants of all visitors. supported numerous plant research projects, as well as commencing Impressive water management with heritage repair work to the Great the second time in the history of stormwater offset Melbourne Telescope House The programming team developed HortFlora, the world’s first regional and delivered a record number of horticultural flora online was launched sell-out public events 13

14 T H E R O Y A L B O T A N I C G A R D E N S V I C T O R I A ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 Cranbourne Gardens 173,891 ANNUAL - 49,445 since 2019/20 2,225,763Melbourne Gardens + 45,591 since 2019/20 Total visitors 2,399,654 - 3,854 since 2019/20

ANNUAL VISITATION 1,626,486 Total visitors 2010/11 2,399,654 Total visitors 2020/21 47.5% increase in total visitors from 2010/11-2020/21 VISITATION 15

ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 our achievements THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA Plant at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Our Year in Review: Expertise in science and horticulture not 1. Discovery and only maintains Melbourne Gardens and sharing knowledge Cranbourne Gardens as two of the world’s leading botanic gardens, but is shared with Our Commitment: other botanic gardens around Australia and We will share our expertise and spread the world, and more broadly with the local our influence beyond the gates of Royal and international community. Botanic Gardens Victoria and contribute to The science team made many important global scientific knowledge through science, discoveries that will help solve plant-related research and conservation leadership and ecological problems. Findings included projects and by working with external new understandings of the evolution of parties with shared goals. species, identification of new species and rectification of misidentified species. Conservation activities included nursery propagation, seed banking, and cultivation of threatened species and insights into the genetic health and fitness of rare and threatened Victorian plants. To share this valuable knowledge, the team delivered lectures, presentations, talks and conference presentations and produced peer-reviewed publications and papers. The team also launched HortFlora, designed to assist in identification and understanding of horticultural species. 16

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS 2. Inspiring Plant Plant at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Learning Our Commitment: Participant feedback, press and social We will build and expand Royal Botanic media commentary for new programs Gardens Victoria’s programming, learning was excellent. The gardens created and and innovative communications role presented projects such as Botanica to support everyone to understand and and FREEZE! combined with partnership value plants for the wellbeing of people projects such as New Shoots poetry and the planet. commissions (Red Room and Australian Poetry) and the Botanic and Rare Plant Our Year in Review: Fair with Diggers Club to engage a diverse To inspire plant learning, the organisation range of new audiences. Major events re-invigorated its public programs and such as A WEEKEND in the Gardens communications, putting people and their (featuring Paul Kelly and Missy Higgins) relationship with nature at the centre of were memorable, well-attended and its approach through three newly-formed praised. Programs frequently drew upon functional areas: Programming and the knowledge of the peoples of the Kulin Audience Development; Visitor Experience, (Koolin) Nation and had a commitment to Access and Tourism; and Development being ethical and sustainable. Marketing and Communications. In 2017–18, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Public programs and events were reviewed developed strategic partnerships with in response to the organisation’s strategic a range of new organisations, including priorities and value proposition, so the Melbourne International Arts Festival, participants could experience a sense of Melbourne Writers Festival and Arts Centre inclusion, impact and meaning in their Melbourne, as well as numerous schools engagement with the Gardens. New and community service organisations. programs were developed and rolled out, Strong relationships with Department of with a focus on attracting more diverse Education, Department of Health and audiences, as well as enriching and Human Services, and Catholic Education deepening the audience experience through Melbourne continued this year. The health and creative partnerships, innovation organisation also invested strongly in and leadership. new business development opportunities, Programs focused on making connections vastly improved fundraising practice and to nature, to culture, to place and to each launched new communications initiatives other. They encouraged visitors to slow with great success. down, respect and nurture their health and wellbeing, foster a sense of wonder within the Gardens and, ultimately, to reflect upon their responsibility to look after plants and nature, biodiversity and the land. 17

THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 3. Creating Special Places Our Commitment: When people connect more deeply with plants and special places like public gardens, lives are improved. Our Year in Review: A number of projects have transformed the landscapes at both Melbourne Gardens and Cranbourne Gardens, opening them up to new local and international visitors. The Cacti and Succulent collections were supplemented and advancements were made in the restoration of Fern Gully, which involved refurbishment of the rest house and removal of invasive bamboo. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria with Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ) is leading the Care for the Rare project, which aims to establish plant conservation collections across a number of Victorian regional botanic gardens. Long-term strategic planning continued to be a major focus for both Melbourne Gardens and Cranbourne Gardens during the year. The Melbourne Gardens Master Plan is nearing completion, with the launch scheduled for early 2021, while at Cranbourne Gardens, improvements were made to the Stringybark Picnic Area and to issues relating to public transport and vehicle access. Cranbourne Gardens joined a Business Delegation to China, showcasing Cranbourne Gardens as a signature tourism destination for the in-bound Chinese tourism market. 18

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS 4. Towards a Sustainable Future Our Commitment: We will demonstrate sustainable and environmentally responsible practices, living up to our values and build capacity to achieve our vision and mission. Our Year in Review: Significant progress was made toward making Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria a fully sustainable organisation. During 2019/20, as an outcome of the new whole-of-organisation structure, the Foundation team merged into the Development Marketing and Communications Branch. Roles were assessed to meet the broader aims and objectives of the Engagement and Impact Division and the organisation. Fundraising effort was successful with various campaigns generating substantial funding for a range of projects across the organisation. Commercial opportunities were also initiated, including the development of licenced and branded merchandise for the Gardens’ three shops. Plant at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne 19

ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 Financials 2021 2020 Comprehensive Income from transactions $ $ Opening Statement Grants 24,318,867 15,892,675 For the 2,223,767 financial year Sale of Goods and Service 2,038,762 1,544,089 ended 30 June 644,392 2021 Sponsorships and Donations 2,757,102 182,559 Fair value of assets and services received free 699,819 1,446,328 of charge or for nominal consideration 216,737 Interest 21,933,810 Other Income 1,784,732 THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA Total Income from transactions 31,816,019 Expenses from transactions $ $ Employee expenses (16,447,081) (14,408,433) Depreciation (2,374,883) (2,279,117) Interest expense (5,995) (19,260) Other operating expenses (6,862,147) (7,066,138) Total Expenses from transactions (25,690,106) (23,772,948) Net result from transactions 6,125,913 (1,839,138) (net operating balance) 20

FINANCIALS Other economic flows 2021 2020 included in net result Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets* $ $ Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments* 10,764 37,427 (4,938) Other gains/(losses) from economic flows 1,540 126,023 Total other economic flows 4,523 158,512 included in net result 16,827 (1,680,626) Net result 6,142,740 Other economic flows - $ $ other comprehensive income - Items that will not be - reclassified to net result Changes in physical asset revaluation surplus 56,276,607 Total other economic flows - 56,276,607 other comprehensive income Comprehensive Result 62,419,347 (1,680,626) The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Note *: ‘Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets’ includes impairments and disposals of all physical assets, except where these are taken through the asset revaluation surplus. ‘Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments’ includes bad and doubtful debts from other economic flows, unrealised and realised gains/ (losses) from revaluations and impairments and reversals of impairments. 21

ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 2021 2020 Balance Sheet Assets $ $ As at 30 June Financial Assets 10,500,661 5,903,231 2021 Cash and deposits 5,697,312 780,723 Receivables 16,197,973 6,683,954 Total financial assets $ $ 262,748 265,481 THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA Non-financial assets Inventories 19,756 32,503 Non-financial physical assets 135,188 28,692 classified as held-for-sale 659,870,239 604,509,578 Prepayments 660,287,931 604,836,254 Property, plant and equipment Total non-financial assets 676,485,904 611,520,208 Total Assets $ $ 1,803,956 1,013,118 Liabilities 594,386 644,944 Payables 4,061,562 3,907,241 Borrowings Employee Related Provisions 17,646 32,898 Liabilities directly associated with 6,477,550 5,598,201 assets classified as held-for-sale Total liabilities 670,008,354 605,922,007 Net Assets $ $ 26,939,463 20,796,723 Equity 555,102,922 498,826,315 Accumulated surplus 87,965,969 86,298,969 Physical asset revaluation surplus 670,008,354 605,922,007 Contributed capital Net worth 22

Cash flows from operating 2021 2020 FINANCIALS activities Receipts $ $ Cash Flow Receipts from Government 18,595,238 Statement Receipts from other entities 16,726,410 Goods and Services Tax received 7,851,993 4,650,191 For the from the ATO* 269,857 272,617 financial Interest Received 216,737 191,064 year ended 30 June 2021 Total receipts 26,933,825 21,840,282 $ $ The accompanying notes Payments form part of these (22,026,517) Payments to suppliers and employees (22,500,841) (22,576) financial statements. Interest and other costs of (5,995) Note *: Goods and Services finance paid (22,049,093) Tax paid to the ATO is Total payments (22,506,836) presented on a net basis (208,811) Net cash flows from/(used in) 4,426,989 $ operating activities 49,062 Cash flows from investing activities $ (1,020,261) (22,049,093) Proceeds from sale of 14,347 non-financial assets (1,321,720) $ Payments for non-financial assets (22,506,836) - Net cash flows from/(used in) 225,000 investing activities (455,695) (230,695) Cash flows from financing activities $ (1,410,705) 7,316,464 Owners contributions by 1,667,000 (2,528) State Government - 5,903,231 Proceeds from borrowings Repayment of finance leases (191,338) 1,475,662 Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities 4,595,278 5,903,231 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,152 Cash and cash equivalents at the 10,500,661 beginning of financial year Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held in foreign currency Cash and cash equivalents at the end of financial year 23

ANNUAL REPORT / 2020 - 2021 Our Supporters THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS VICTORIA “It is my pleasure to have this opportunity to thank the Major Donors: Director’s Circle: individuals, families, trusts, foundations and government for Ms Judy Backhouse & Professor Timothy J their support of our world-class gardens this year. Mr Gary Backhouse Entwisle Our donors recognise that they are not only supporting places Mrs Meg Bentley & Anonymous (2) of outstanding beauty, but also the environments where very Mr Garry Bentley Mr David Adam & important scientific, botanical and horticultural work is carried out Mr Clive Blazey & Mrs Judy Adam by people who understand the vital role plants play in our lives. Mrs Penny Blazey Mrs Jan Anderson & Whether at work investigating the plant treasures of the Ms Sandra Clark & Mr Robert Anderson past, researching historical or contemporary specimens, Mr Alex Ivory Mr Duncan Andrews & savingspecies, making new discoveries or maintaining stunning Cranbourne Friends of Ms Jan Andrews garden displays, each role is an essential one. Thank you, your Royal Botanic Professor Tony Bacic support of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s programs and Gardens Victoria & Mrs Lee Bacic projects have enabled the Gardens to maintain its prominence Mr Ian Darling Mr Graeme Baker & amongst the great botanic gardens of the world.” Mrs Joan S Darling Mrs Lee Baker Gillian Hund, Chair Mr Alf Finch Mr Michael & Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation Victoria Mr Leon Gorr & Mrs Judy Begg Mrs Judith Gorr Mr Tony Berger & Research Partners: Mr Peter Greenham & Ms Marita Quinn Atlas of Living Australia (CSIRO) Mrs Anne Greenham Mr Marc Besen AC & Austin Health Ms Cathy Hains Mrs Eva Besen AO Australasian Native Orchid Society Mr Brian J Little Mr Ian Beynon & Australasian Systematic Botany Society Ms Anne Miller Mrs Beth Beynon Australian Biological Resources Study Dr Max Richards AM & Mr Fin Bird & Australian Network for Plant Conservation Mrs Maggie Richards Mr Tim Rowan Australian Research Council Ms Lindy Shelmerdine & Mr Russell Board & Australian Seed Bank Partnership Mr David Moffat Ms Narelle Ivers BioPlatforms Australia Mrs Merrill Shulkes & Philip & Vivien Brass Cybec Foundation Prof Arthur Shulkes Charitable Foundation Department of Economic Development, Mr Geoff Steinicke & The late Ms Marian Jobs, Transport and Resources, Victorian Mrs Judy Steinicke Brookes Government Mr Edward R Tudor Ms Sally Browne Department of Environment, Land, Water and Mr Frank Van Straten Mr John Calvert-Jones Planning, Victorian Government AM & Mr Adrian Turley AM & Mrs Janet Department of the Environment and Energy, Dr Elizabeth Xipell Calvert-Jones AO Australian Government Trusts & Foundations Ms Robin Campbell Edward Wilson Estate Erica Foundation Australian Flora Mrs Krystyna Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Foundation Inc. Campbell-Pretty & the Melbourne Inc. Betsy & Ollie Polasek Campbell-Pretty Family Local Land Services Murray Maud Endowment Cactus & Mr Peter Canet & Gibson Trust Succulent Society of Mrs Ivanka Canet Nell and Hermon Slade Trust Australia Calvert-Jones Ms Elaine Canty AM & Nillumbik Shire Foundation Mr Roy Masters AM Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW Charles & Cornelia Government Goode Foundation thank you Project Platypus Association Inc. Erica Foundation Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Foundation Finkel Foundation The Foundation for Australia’s Most Schapper Family Endangered Species Foundation The University of Melbourne The Betty Amdsen Wimmera Catchment Management Authority Foundation The Edward Wilson Estate The Jolimont Foundation The Myer Foundation The Stuart Leslie Foundation Perennial Gardeners 24