EcoSource Native Seed & Restoration Good and Services List
Seed Collection
Identify biotype collection site by waypoint and ecological site description
Monitor species/biotypes phenology and seed development preparing for collection
Collection of seeds from desired species/biotypes/locations
Post-collection seed drying by species/biotypes/locations
Seed Cleaning
Remove debris, or unwanted seeds, and shriveled and damaged seeds
Remove awns for drill seeding
Test seeds for moisture and further drying if necessary
Test seeds for purity, viability and germination
Bag seeds with appropriate EcoSource labels
Seed and plant Production (using proprietary strategies)
Grow biotypes and harvest on small-scale for larger-scale planting
Grow biotypes and harvest on large-scale for restoration
Apply dormancy breaking procedures when necessary
Grow biotypes for transplanting (especially sagebrush species)
Seed Storage
Store seeds at appropriate temperatures
Monitor germination and viability during storage
Seeding and Restoration
Site assessments
Ecologically-based restoration planning
Site Preparation (including rodent and weed control)
Aerial seeding using safe-site indicator system
Drill seeding using most up-to-date seeding equipment
Monitoring for adaptive management
Large-scale transplanting of nursery plants
Research
Best seed production strategies
Best seeding and restoration strategies
