An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply

December 17: An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply

ivpresented by Kay Havens, Chicago Botanic Garden

• • A 2023 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says the insufficient supply of seeds from native plants is a major barrier to ecological restoration and other revegetation projects across the United States. The report calls for concerted action to build a more robust native seed supply and industry, especially as climate change increases the possibility of extreme weather events and wildfires that often damage natural areas. We will review findings and recommendations from the report, as well as progress that has been made since the report released.