Development of native seed supplies to support restoration of pinyon-juniper sites

Use of native plants for restoration and rehabilitation of disturbed or manipulated pinyon-juniper communities is increasing in response to desires of land managers and society in general. Seeds of native plants are becoming more available, but estimates and surveys show there is still more demand than available supply. Field grown seeds and warehousing do anticipate demand but are only partial solutions to the native plant seed shortage. Exotic, developed plant materials, especially Triticeae grasses and legumes, remain important resources for rehabilitation plantings. Private industry seed collectors, growers, and developers will be responsive to plant materials needs of land managers. Seed genetic identity and quality can be better assured through the seed certification process whether the seed is wildland collected or field grown.