to seed or not to seed, is not the question…… seedlings for success
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TO SEED OR NOT TO SEED, IS NOT THE
QUESTION……
SEEDLINGS FOR SUCCESS
Reclamation/Restoration Goals
Stabilize Disturbed Areas
Reclamation/Restoration Goals
Restore Ecosystem Functions
Reclamation/Restoration Goals
Restore Scenic Values
Reclamation/Restoration Goals
Enhance Recreational Opportunities and Experiences
Seeding for Success
Excellent at Stabilizing Disturbed Areas
Seeding Challenges
Limited Restoration of Full Ecosystem Functions
Seeding Challenges
Long-term Process for Restoring
Scenic Values
Seeding Challenges
Limited Effectiveness in Enhancing
Recreational Opportunities and Experiences
Seeding + Seedlings for Success
Stabilize Disturbed Areas
Seeding + Seedlings for Success
Greater Success in Restoring Ecosystem Functions
Over Shorter Time Period
Seeding + Seedlings for Success
Greater Success in Restoring Scenic Values
Over Shorter Time Period
Seeding + Seedlings for Success
Greater Success in Enhancing Recreational Opportunities
and Experiences Over Shorter Time Period
Kern River Apex Expansion ProjectUpland and Riparian Reclamation, 150,000 seedlings/cuttings
Silver Mine Restoration in Wyoming
• After 5 unsuccessful attempts at seed establishment mine is opting to plant 10,000 Antelope Bitterbrush seedlings.
Antelope Island• State of Utah is planting 75,000 seedlings on Antelope Island over the
next 3 years to improve habitat.
Ruby Pipeline Project• Planted 600,000 seedlings to restore habitat for Pygmy Rabbits.
Jordan River Restoration• Planted 150,000 seedlings to restore river corridor.
State of Colorado
• The State of Colorado is contract growing 200,000 Ponderosa Pines
Nation Wild Turkey Federation
“Save the habitat……Save the hunt.”
Now you don’t see it….now you do
Seedlings Facilitate Full Achievement of
Restoration/Reclamation Goals
US Fish and Wildlife
$1.1 Billion Allocated to States for
Conservation and Recreation Projects
It Always Starts as a Seed
Restoration – Revegetation – Reforestation• Fire• Mining
• Exploration• Power Corridors
• Natural Gas and Oil Pipelines• Riparian Corridors• Wildlife Habitat• Flood Control