Northern Arizona Native
Seed Alliance (NANSA)
Patty West
Landsward Institute
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
With contributions from Keri Stiverson of the Museum of Northern Arizona
and
Kristin Haskins of the Arboretum at Flagstaff
Presented to the Annual Meetings of the Great Basin Native Plant Selection
and Increase Project with the Colorado Plateau Native Plant Initiative.
January 26, 2010
Landsward Institute
NANSA Vision
Our aim is to support native northern Arizona
landscapes that are diverse and sustainable. We are
dedicated to producing abundant and affordable
quantities of genetically diverse and ecologically
appropriate native plant materials. We envision all
land managers being able to use these materials for
restoration, conservation, and vegetation projects.
Mission
The Northern Arizona Native Seed Alliance is
comprised of individuals, government
agencies, non-profit organizations and
commercial businesses. We support the
availability of genetically diverse native plant
materials for restoration and conservation.
Through collaboration and outreach we;
1) research and develop native plants, and
propagation and distribution methods for
northern Arizona landscapes;
2) examine ways to produce and collect an
appropriate and affordable product; and
3) educate land managers and the general
public on the importance of native plants.
NANSA Working Groups
1.
Administration /
Organization
1.
Outreach and Education
1.
Supply and Demand
1.
Research
Accomplishments: Administration /
Organization Working Group
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Developed Vision
and Mission
Statement
Created
organizational chart
Identified grant
opportunities
Accomplishments: Outreach and Education
Working Group
 Created and
launched NANSA
web pages
 Developed and
Presented 11 articles
and talks
 Identified need for
speakers for the
public
Accomplishments: Supply and Demand
Working Group
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Summarized current
harvesting and
propagation techniques
Reviewed issues
concerning genotypes.
Identified current
resources
Compiled information
on current policies,
programs and facilities.
Accomplishments: Research Working Group
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Identified seed collection
sites in northern Arizona.
Purchased a seed harvester
and seed cleaning
equipment.
Hosted 2-day training
Developed seed beds (more
later).
Supplied seed to the Arizona
Department of Game and
Fish for restoration
Restoration Projects
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Cottonwoods and Willows
Restoration after high intensity fires
Northern Arizona Native Plant
Materials Project
The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Museum of Northern Arizona, USFS (Region 3)
Long-term Goals:
1) Work cooperatively with NANSA and
the CPNPI to develop local native
species lists and collect seed of plants
that will be used in restoration
projects.
2) Acquire equipment that will increase
our capability and efficiency to
process native seeds for short-term
storage and use.
3) Establish 5-10 experimental acres for
common garden trials of candidate
restoration species.
Equipment Acquisitions
6’ Flail-Vac tractor mounted harvester
Tabletop Debearder
Office Clipper Seed Cleaner
Harvester
Common Garden Trial Sites
In early development of common
garden trial sites:
1.
½ acre in Flagstaff city limits
located at the Museum on
Northern Arizona (MNA).
1.
1+ acres at the Walnut Creek
(WCCER) located outside
Prescott, AZ.
1.
½ acre undeveloped at
Arboretum at Flagstaff.
MNA
WCCER
Partnerships and Internships
• Seeking
additional partners and collaborators
• Advertising potential internship opportunities exist
•(Project partners have housing and research facilities
available on site)
Entering into 4th year
ID collecting sites on Southern Colorado Plateau of important restoration species
Hand collected 50+ pounds of seed with ~500 volunteer hours
Keri Stiverson
Native Plant Programs Coordinator
Museum of Northern Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Kstiverson@mna.mus.az.us
(928) 774-5211 ext. 216
Dr. Kristin Haskins
Research Scientist
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Kristin.Haskins@nau.edu
(928) 774-1442 ext. 114
Moving Forward
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Developing a draft
strategic plan
Continuing
communications
Building
collaborations
Establishing
priorities
?? Questions ??
For more information please contact
the Landsward Institute
Patty West 928-523-0736 Patty.West@nau.edu
http://www.landsward.nau.edu/NANSA.html