Puget Sound Seed Partnership

We Have the Seed of an Idea…

In a changing climate, practitioners can improve restoration projects’ odds of success by making use of genetic material that will tolerate a wider range of future conditions. But in the Puget Sound region, accessing genetically diverse seedlings for restoration projects and ensuring that seeds sourced for projects are well-sourced and accurately labeled has been an ongoing challenge for local practitioners.

With the Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) as a lead partner, the Puget Sound Seed Partnership (PSSP) will build on collaborative climate adaptation and restoration efforts to address specific gaps in seed and seedling accessibility in the Puget Sound region. If you’re interested in getting involved, contact outreach@nnrg.org to learn more or visit the PSSP Google Group.

Seed Training Series

Have you been wanting to learn more about seed sourcing? September is your chance! We have THREE upcoming seed trainings, each customized for a different audience. 

All are full-day trainings that will take place in Tacoma, WA with trainers from the Institute for Applied Ecology. Register at the links below.

September 1, 2026: Introduction to Puget Sound Seed Sourcing

September 2, 2026: Seed Sourcing for Students and Young Professionals

September 9, 2026: Advanced Seed Training for Professionals

Restoration Field Tour

September 23, 2026: Habitat Restoration for Forest, Riparian, and Prairie/Oak Ecosystems

A tour to learn about ecologically-based strategies for restoring upland and riparian forests, Garry oak habitat, and native prairies!

Over the past few years the Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) has engaged in several innovative projects aimed at restoring degraded habitats at the Skookumchuck Wildlife Habitat Management Area. This tour will showcase examples of planting and maintenance strategies for both Garry oak woodlands and riparian areas adjacent to the Skookumchuck River, ecologically-based timber harvesting techniques, and prairie/pollinator habitat restoration. Learn more and register below.

Register here

What We’re Doing

The next phase of the PSSP project will run July 2025 – June 2027. Our activities include:

  • Compiling available information resources related to sourcing seed and planting seedlings. We will:
  • Planning and organizing trainings and field tours. We will:
    • Host 5 field tours to view local case studies around growing and planting restoration seedlings.
    • Host 4 trainings/workshops on seed sourcing around Puget Sound
  • Pooling demand for plant material and seed to facilitate more effective seed collection and plant material production. We will:
    • Create a platform for seed exchange.
    • Provide technical assistance to support specific local restoration projects, including sourcing assistance

This page will be updated with additional resources throughout 2026. In the meantime, we suggest you also take a look at the work we’ve been doing through the Forest Adaptation Network.

Funding

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-01J89501 through the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The contents of this webpage do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

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