New Publication Provides Guidance in Choosing Seed Sources

As any experienced forester or landowner will attest, choosing the appropriate seed sources is extremely important. A seed source that is genetically well adapted to the planting site’s climate and environmental conditions is critical to ensure planting success and future forest productivity.

A new publication, Climate-Smart Seed Sourcing for Resilient Pennsylvania Forests, based in the work of researchers at Penn State and the USDA Forest Service and many, many partners, provides guidance on resource management decision-making to support current planting goals and create conditions for sustainable forest establishment under future climate conditions.

You can find a PDF of this resource at https://ecosystems.psu.edu/seed-sourcing. To request a printed copy, email PrivateForests@psu.edu or call 814-863-0401.