A State to Local Model for Producing Climate-Adapted Urban Trees

Presenters: 

• Fred Raley, Tree Improvement Coordinator, Texas A&M Forest Service
• Carol Bada, Conservation Seedling Program Manager, New Mexico Forestry Division 

A shrinking and changing palate of available and diverse trees to plant in communities, is one of many results of a changing climate. Communities are struggling with hotter and dryer climates in general, but in some areas of the United States, atmospheric rivers, arctic blasts and bomb cyclones are putting great stress on trees and people alike. Some tree species are more resilient than others in their range and climate zone adaptability, and it has long been critical for seed to be tagged and seedlings produced from local sources. State and federal nurseries specialize in this work to develop geographic- and climate-adapted trees for reforestation and planting projects. This webinar, with special guests, Fred Raley from Texas A&M Forest Service and Carol Bada of the New Mexico Forestry Division, will share a municipal partnership model for producing native seed and diverse tree species for local planting projects that can be replicated across America, including tree seed collection, production, testing, urban seed orchard establishment, and planting in partnership with commercial nurseries, arboreta, and local government using federal grants and other sources. Please join us to learn how you can take part in this initiative.