Workpower shares native propagation expertise at Banksia woodlands restoration event
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, the Workpower Wholesale Native Plant Nursery took part in a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) Catchment Officers Support Network event focused on the restoration of Banksia woodlands.
The event brought together almost 50 stakeholders from government, industry, and community restoration groups to explore the opportunities and challenges involved in restoring these important ecosystems.
Workpower’s Nursery grows more than 1.2 million native plants each year to support landscaping, decarbonisation projects, and native bushland rehabilitation across Western Australia. As part of the day, Workpower Environmental Services and Nursery Lead Alex Growden and Production Manager Upul Pradhana joined one of Australia’s leading experts in botany and restoration, Professor Kingsley Dixon.
Alex and Upul presented to attendees on propagating banksias, sharing practical insights from Workpower’s experience growing native species at scale. Their presentation highlighted the role high-quality propagation plays in supporting successful restoration outcomes.
Following lunch, members of the group toured the Workpower Nursery and took part in a hands-on workshop focused on how Workpower propagates native banksia species. The visit also included time in the nearby Banksia woodland at Lightning Swamp, giving attendees the opportunity to connect nursery practice with on-ground restoration outcomes.
The event was a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to important conversations about environmental restoration in Western Australia.
Through its Nursery and Environmental Services operations, Workpower continues to combine commercial capability with social impact, creating opportunities while supporting projects that benefit the broader community.
