Landowner Support

To meet the growing need for native plant materials in the Umpqua Basin, we must increase wild seed collection from private lands and build a network of local farmers interested in contracting small grow-outs of ecologically important native species.

Why this matters:
There is a limited supply of high-quality habitat available for seed collection and a shortage of genetically diverse native seed, plugs, and container stock needed to support restoration on both public and private lands.

By developing a public-private native seed industry, UNPP aims to:

• Improve the availability, diversity, and affordability of native plant materials

• Strengthen green infrastructure and support rural economic development

• Reduce costs and uncertainty for producers through shared equipment and technical assistance

We are actively seeking funding to provide technical and financial support to local growers and to invest in shared seed-cleaning infrastructure that can lower production costs and stabilize the supply chain.

UNPP values the restoration efforts of private landowners and partners like the Small Woodlands Association, Umpqua Oaks Partnership, Umpqua Watersheds, and other grassroots initiatives working to restore ecological function in the Umpqua Basin.

Get Involved:
If you’re interested in:

• Having wild seed collected on your property

• Producing a small lot of native seed

• Participating in upcoming seed collection events

• Or learning more about UNPP

Please fill out this form, and our coordinator will reach out to you.
Thank you for supporting native plant restoration in the Umpqua!