Description

The selection of target species requires a review of disturbance conditions and reference areas, development of a reference model, and consideration of specific objectives, timeframes, budgets, available personnel, stakeholders, equipment, and other resources.

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Seed supply chain: planning, seed sourcing, collecting, production, cleaning, storage, testing, and seeding
Seed Supply Chain
Planning priorities at the 10-year post-restoration stage
Planning priorities at the 10-year post-restoration stage
Planning priorities at baseline restoration stage
Planning priorities at baseline restoration stage

References / Additional Information

Armstrong, A.; Christians, R.; Erickson, V. 2017. Roadside revegetation: An integrated approach to establishing native plants and pollinator habitat. Version1.2 U.D. Washington, DC: Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. 493 p.

Erickson, V.J.; Halford, A. 2020. Seed planning, sourcing, and procurement. Restoration Ecology. 28(S3): S219-S227.

Gann, G.D.; McDonald, T.; Walder, B.; Aronson, J.; Nelson, C.R.; Jonson, J; and others. 2019. International principles and standards for the practice of ecological restoration. Second edition. Restoration Ecology. 27: S1-S46.

Vogel, W.G. Ecological considerations in designing and selecting reclamation equipment. In: VREW 37th Annual Report; 1983 February 13-14; Albuquerque, NM: 59-63.