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, 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.

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 sourcing seed and planting seedlings. We will:
  • Develop an centralized digital home to aggregate resources and information
  • Develop resources and case studies on best practices
  • Facilitate discussions on best practices (including through webinars)
• 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 is under development and will be complete by late 2025. In the meantime, we suggest you take a look at the work we’ve been doing through the Forest Adaptation Network.