Pacific Northwest forest tree seed zones: a template for native plants?

GR Johnson; Frank Sorensen; J Bradley St Clair; Richard Cronn

doi:10.2979/npj.2004.5.2.131

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Pacific Northwest forest tree seed zones: a template for native plants?

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Authors:

GR Johnson, Frank Sorensen, J Bradley St Clair, Richard Cronn

Year:

2004

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2979/npj.2004.5.2.131

Source:

Native Plants: 131-140

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Abstract

Seed movement guidelines for restoration activities are lacking for most native grasses, forbs, and shrubs. The forestry community has decades of experience in establishing seed zones and seed movement guidelines that may be of value to restoration managers. We review the history of seed zone development in forest trees, with emphasis on the Pacific Northwest, and make some suggestions concerning seed transfer guidelines for other native plants.

Keywords

seed movement, genetic variation, adaptation

Citation

Johnson, GR; Sorensen, Frank C; St Clair, J Bradley; Cronn, Richard C. 2004. Pacific Northwest forest tree seed zones: a template for native plants?. Native Plants: 131-140