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National Ash Seed Collection Initiative

National Ash Seed Collection Initiative. An Initiative to Preserve Ash Trees for Future Generations. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – Why Does it Exist?. Many Negative Influences on Ash Trees Emerald Ash Borer Irresponsible Movement of Firewood EAB Containment/Eradication Efforts

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National Ash Seed Collection Initiative

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  1. National Ash Seed Collection Initiative An Initiative to Preserve Ash Trees for Future Generations

  2. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – Why Does it Exist? • Many Negative Influences on Ash Trees • Emerald Ash Borer • Irresponsible Movement of Firewood • EAB Containment/Eradication Efforts • Ash Trees do not Produce Seed Each Year • Only Female Trees Produce Seed • Small Seed Feeding Insect Attacks Seed

  3. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – Cooperative Agreement • Agreement Between USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Center for Genetic Resource Preservation (NCGRP) in Ft. Collins, CO • Initiated in February, 2005

  4. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – Cooperative Agreement • Voluntary Participation by Tribes, Private Citizens, and Conservation Partners (Federal, State, Local) • NRCS Coordinates Seed Collection Efforts • NRCS Processes Seeds to Insure the Highest Quality Seed • NRCS Sends Seed to NCGRP with Appropriate Documentation

  5. Ash Seed Collection Initiative –Cooperative Agreement • NCGRP Prepares and Stores Seed at -18oC in the Seed Storage Facility in Ft. Collins, CO • NCGRP Will Provide Seed Samples to Researchers, Tribes, or Individuals ONLY With Written Instruction by NRCS • Tribes Must Give Written Permission to NRCS to Distribute Tribal Seed to Those Outside the Tribe

  6. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – Information Resources • Available in Handouts • How to ID trees in spring/summer • How to harvest, prepare, and ship seed to Rose Lake Plant Materials Center • Available on the Web • www.AshSeed.org • www.EmeraldAshBorer.info

  7. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – Information Resources Ash Seed Collection Form Provides Identification Information And Seed Collection Instructions

  8. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – Information Resources

  9. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – What Happens to the Seed? Ash Seed Received at Rose Lake PMC in Fall

  10. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – What Happens to the Seed? Ash Seed Given a Unique Identification Number

  11. Ash Seed Collection Initiative –What Happens to the Seed? Ash Seed Processed to Remove Leaves, Stems, and Damaged Seed

  12. Ash Seed Collection Initiative –What Happens to the Seed? Ash Seed Sent to U.S. Forest Service Lab in Georgia for X-Ray

  13. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – X-Ray Results Damaged Seed Good Seed

  14. Ash Seed Collection Initiative –What Happens to the Seed? Ash Seed Sent to NCGRP in Colorado if ≥ 60% Good

  15. Ash Seed Collection Initiative – 2005 Results • 20 Ash Seed Samples Received • From MI, MN, OH, WI • Including 5 from Indian Communities • 8 Samples Submitted for X-Ray • 6 Samples Forwarded to NCGRP for Storage • Including 4 from Indian Communities

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