Acknowledgment of Country
We honour and respect all Elders and Traditional Custodians of the lands the Botanic Gardens of Sydney stand on. We acknowledge the lands as significant historical, ceremonial and traditional trade grounds.
Marlien van der Merwe is a Scientific Officer specialising in restoration and conservation genomics.
Nathan Emery is the Manager, Seedbank & Conservation Collections at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.
The First Nations ‘Life Blood’ display at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is more than a breathtaking artwork – it’s a powerful story connecting Country, culture and science.