National Seed and Restoration Center: Protecting and Planting Native Species
This Act establishes the National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center to coordinate research, development, and distribution of native plant seeds. This means better environmental protection, faster ecosystem recovery after disasters like wildfires or floods, and support for farmers and businesses producing native seeds, leading to healthier and more resilient local environments. The Center will also collaborate with Indian Tribes to protect their traditional medicinal and food plants.
Key points
Establishment of the National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center (Center) within the Department of the Interior to coordinate native plant species efforts.
Mandate to preferentially use genetically appropriate and locally adapted native plant materials for land restoration and rehabilitation projects on public lands.
Creation of interagency ecoregional hubs across the US to assess local native plant material needs and facilitate restoration projects.
Authorization of $100 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund the Center's infrastructure, research, and activities.
Support for research into effective methods for managing invasive species and restoring ecosystems following catastrophic events like wildfires and droughts.
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