Events
Post-fire seeding methods for establishing diverse native communities in the Great Basin
In this webinar, Jeff Ott, Research Geneticist and Steve Monsen, Botanist with the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station discuss methods for large-scale restoration following fire in the Great Basin and aerial seeding and broadcast seeding methods. Webinar recording
Vegetation restoration in response to piñon and juniper control treatments
In this webinar, Bruce Roundy, Plant Ecologist at Brigham Young University, discusses vegetation restoration in response to piñon and juniper control treatments. Webinar recording
Assisted succession – Context and tools
In this webinar, Jerry Benson, President, BFI Native Seeds, discusses the context and tools of assisted succession. Webinar recording
Evaluating strategies for increasing native plant diversity in crested wheatgrass seedings
In this webinar, Kent McAdoo, Rangeland Resources Specialist, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, discusses strategies for increasing native plant diversity in crested wheatgrass seedings. Webinar recording
Restoration of biological soil crusts in the Great Basin
In this webinar, Jayne Belnap, Research Ecologist with USGS, discusses principals, techniques, and answers questions about restoring biological soil crusts in the Great Basin. Webinar recording
Increasing integration of pollinator-friendly forbs in wildland restoration
In this webinar, Byron Love, Ph.D. candidate at Utah State University and technician with the USDA ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit, discusses increasing the integration of pollinator-friendly forbs in wildland restoration. Webinar recording
The NRCS's role in developing native plant material for federal land
In this webinar, Derek Tilley, Agronomist and Manager, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Aberdeen Plant Materials Center, ID, discusses the NRCS's role in developing native plant material for federal land. Webinar recording
The science of sagebrush ecosystem restoration
In this presentation by Dr. Kas Dumroese, Research Plant Physiologist at the Rocky Mountain Research Station, an overview of the role of native plant production and deployment and their applications in a changing climate are discussed within the context of meeting USDA/DOI sage-grouse conservation goals. Webinar recording
Using field studies to find the most promising seed sources for restoration
In this webinar, Beth Leger, Associate Professor of Plant Ecology, University of Nevada, Reno, discusses using field studies to find the most promising seed sources for restoration. Webinar recording
Weather variability and forecasting tools for short and long term restoration planning
In this webinar, Stuart Hardegree, Plant Physiologist, USDA ARS Northwest Watershed Research Center, Boise, ID, discusses weather variability and forecasting tools for short- and long-term restoration planning in the Great Basin. Webinar recording