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Plant Conservation and Restoration

Spring Flowers in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area | Photographer: Michael BalenBeaver Creek Wild and Scenic River, Alaska | Photo by Bob Wick, BLMKing Range National Conservation Area | Photo: Bob Wick, BLM

Native plants are the green infrastructure we rely on for healthy, resilient, and biodiverse ecosystems. As wildfires and other climate-driven disasters continue to devastate the U.S., the BLM Plant Conservation & Restoration Program is working to conserve and restore the native plant communities that define America's iconic landscapes and provide wildlife habitat, ecosystem services, and recreational opportunities for all Americans to enjoy. The BLM Plant Conservation & Restoration Program is responsible for:

  • Increasing BLM access to locally adapted native seed by implementing the native plant materials development process
  • Providing expertise on the management and restoration of native plant communities, including special status plants
  • Collaborating with the Plant Conservation Alliance and partners to implement the National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration

 

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Wyoming Big Sage seedlings growing in a greenhouse. | Photo by BLM Idaho

National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration: Vision - The right seed in the right place at the right time. Mission - To ensure the availability of genetically appropriate seed to restore viable and productive plant communities and sustainable ecosystems. For more info: www.blm.gov/seedstrategy

Sagebrush seedlings from a Shoshone-Paiute Tribe and BLM greenhouse are planted. | Photo by BLM Idaho

Dwarf Bear Poppy

Spring Flowers in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Location: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area BLM District: Southern Nevada District | Photographer: Michael Balen

State/EcoregionBotanistEmail
AlaskaAnn Ericksonaerickson@blm.gov
ArizonaCristina Francoiscfrancois@blm.gov
CaliforniaChristina Lundclund@blm.gov
ColoradoCarol Dawsoncdawson@blm.gov
Eastern StatesRebecca Theodorakosrtheodorakos@blm.gov
IdahoAnne Halfordahalford@blm.gov
MontanaWendy Velmanwvelman@blm.gov
NevadaVacant 
New MexicoMaria Mullinsmmullins@blm.gov
Oregon & WashingtonSarah Canhamscanham@blm.gov
UtahAaron Roearoe@blm.gov
WyomingKimberly Wahlkwahl@blm.gov
Great Basin Ecoregional ProgramAlison Agnerayaagneray@blm.gov
Colorado Plateau Ecoregional ProgramAdrienne Pilmanisapilmani@blm.gov
Mojave Desert Ecoregional ProgramJudy Perkinsjlperkins@blm.gov
HQ - Plant Conservation & RestorationPeggy Olwellpolwell@blm.gov

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