Resources

Practical tools and guidance for landscape stewardship.

Selected external tools, standards, and program references for restoration, seed sourcing, native plant materials, and conservation planning.

Native seed strategy

National Seed Strategy

BLM information on the national strategy for native seed development, restoration, and resilient plant communities.

Native plant materials

USFS Native Plant Materials

US Forest Service guidance and program information for native plant materials development and restoration.

Climate matching

Climate Distance Mapper

USGS tool for comparing climate distance among locations to support climate-informed restoration and planning.

Seed transfer

Seedlot Selection Tool

Interactive tool for identifying seed sources or planting sites based on climate transfer considerations.

Standards

Native Seed Standards

International standards and guidance from SER and INSR for native seed use in ecological restoration.

Regional network

Great Basin Native Plant Project

Research, tools, and partner resources supporting native plant development and restoration in the Great Basin.

Native plant programs

BLM Native Plant Programs

BLM overview of native plant programs, priorities, and resources for restoration and plant conservation.