The Day 1 video (2:39 hours) provides an overview of the Seeds of Success program. Topics discussed include:
- History and Policy of BLM Native Plant Materials Development Program
- Why Native? Foundations of Seeds of Success
- An Overview of SOS Technical Protocol
- SOS Seeds at USDA ARS Lab for Genetic Resources
- and a Case Study: SOS: Fort Belknap Indian Community/BLM/Society for Ecological Restoration Native Seed and Grassland Restoration Program
The Day 2 video (4:59 hours) provides more in depth discussion into the Seeds of Success protocol and the seed collection process. Topics include:
- Plant Taxonomy
- Preparing for the Field and Site Assessments
- Post Collection Seed Care
- Bend Seed Extractory: The Life of an SOS Seed Collection
- Distribution and Requesting a Collection
- SOS Date Management
- SOS Restoration Nexus and
- Case Study: SOS Collection and Restoration Activities on Fort Ord National Conservation Area
Reference Materials
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