Partnerships for developing regional native seed sources for use in restoration
Acquiring native seed from genetically, local sources to use in restoration and revegetation projects on western U.S.rangelands requires long term planning and collaboration.Grass and forb seed of local provenance is difficult to locate in the marketplace and in many cases is more expensive than non‐native and native cultivars.There are many benefits to using seed of local origin : they assist in returning more normal fire intervals and fuel loading ; use less water ; provide food sources for native insects, birds and other wildlife ; compete with weeds ; are less likely to be invasive or overly competitive with other native vegetation ; protect biodiversity and stewardship of our natural heritage and are more genetically diverse and therefore able to adapt to changing climate and environmental conditions.In order to develop native seed for restoration in an efficient and economic way, a partnership was formed within the Deschutes Basin of Central Oregon.
native seed native plants partnerships rangeland restoration
Berta Youtie
Eastern Oregon SteWArdship Services P.O.Box 606,Prineville,OR 97754 USA
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呼和浩特
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2008-06-29（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）