Seed Collection and Plant Propagation for Point Reyes National Seashore

The National Park Service is providing public notice of its intention to award a cooperative agreement to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for the project "Seed Collection and Plant Propagation for Point Reyes National Seashore." The project aims to increase knowledge of native plant species used in restoration and revegetation activities, build knowledge about seed collecting and plant propagation, and conduct ecologically responsible seed collection and high-quality plant propagation. The Conservancy will collect seed from approximately 20 different plant species native to Point Reyes National Seashore and propagate approximately 5,300 plants from the collected seed. The project will also employ best management practices to prevent Phytophthora in nursery-grown plant materials. Key aspects of the project include: • Seed collection from 20 different plant species native to Point Reyes National Seashore • Propagation of approximately 5,300 plants from the collected seed • Employment of best management practices to prevent Phytophthora in nursery-grown plant materials • Ecologically responsible seed collection and high-quality plant propagation • Collaboration between the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy