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An Introduction to Using Native Plants in Restoration Projects
Author: US Environmental Protection Agency Date: 2002 This introductory document covers topics including: why use native plants?, planning a native plant project, site evaluation, choosing appropriate species, sourcing seeds and plants, preparing the site, weed control, planting techniques, caring for the site, monitoring, and more. Download PDF: An Introduction to Using Native Plants in Restoration Projects (805 KB) #ecologicalrestoration #nativeplants #sitepreparation #

Kathryn Prive
Mar 22, 20201 min read


Roadside Habitat for Monarchs: Monarch Butterflies, Weeds, and Herbicides
Author: Xerces Society Date: 2019 Monarch butterflies are in decline in North America, and restoring monarch habitat, including...

Kathryn Prive
Jan 13, 20201 min read


Organic Site Preparation for Wildflower Establishment
Author: Xerces Society Site preparation is one of the most important and often inadequately addressed components for successfully...

Kathryn Prive
Jan 13, 20201 min read


Native Seed Production Manual for the Pacific Northwest
Author: Corvallis PMC & Amy Bartow Date: 2015 The Native Seed Production Manual for the Pacific Northwest contains detailed,...

Kathryn Prive
Dec 20, 20181 min read


Vernal Pool Mapping & Species Distribution in the Rogue River Valley
Here are two reports covering vernal pool lidar mapping vernal pool species distribution work in the Rogue River Valley. Mapping and Assessment of Mounded Vernal Pool Habitat in the Rogue River Valley of Southwest Oregon Authors: Keith Perchemlides, Groundtruth Ecological, and Cam Patterson, CC Patterson & Associates for the US Fish and Wildlife Service Date: 2023 The Rogue River Valley of southwestern Oregon hosts a unique and beautiful complex of vernal pool and ephemeral w


RNPP 2025 Update
In this post: Our Accomplishments since 2016. Only the start! Pruning back . Tuula says goodbye. Next Steps & Reflections. Where the...


Native Seeds in Restoration: Garlic Mustard Treatment Part 2 – Seed Mix & Site Prep
In fall of 2022 RNPP measured out a couple of vegetable-garden sized squares of bare earth along the Rogue River and initiated the trial...
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