Link to ABSTRACT

Stewards of natural areas in the eastern U.S. have been finding creative ways to address their needs for locally sourced, genetically appropriate seed to be used in the restoration of high biodiversity and ecologically significant landscapes (natural areas). These efforts involve critically important partnerships between state agency and NGO natural areas conservation programs and local farmers, seed companies, academic institutions, partner NGOs, state wildlife agencies and state seed associations. Each state’s program is unique in their approach, funding source, challenges and successes. This webinar will feature a panel formed by practitioners from programs in Missouri, Virginia, Arkansas, Kansas City and Minnesota.

PRESENTERS: 

• Sarah Beier, Kansas City Wildlands
• Jerod Heubner, Missouri Prairie Foundation
• Phoebe Judge, Virginia Tech
• Jonathan Young, Audubon Delta