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Pathways to Sustain Ash Series: The How-To of Ash Seed Preservation (webinar)
March 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Pathways to Sustain Ash Webinar & Field Tour Series
Webinar #2, The How-To of Ash Seed Preservation from Collection to Propagation
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March 6th, 2025
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Are you interested in learning more about stewarding ash across the landscape and getting involved in seed collection efforts? Then join the Forest Stewards Guild and partners for event two of our three-part series Pathways to Sustain Ash.
This webinar will delve into the ways that ash seed is harvested, processed, and stored. Our speakers will share their on-the-ground experiences and offer practical solutions to help build a community of practice around ash seed collection. Following the talks, attendees will be invited to participate in breakout sessions, led by program partners, to discuss planning for their own ash seed collection season. Our webinar will:
- Provide attendees with the knowledge and resources to harvest, process, and store ash seed
- Illustrate the seed collection cycle from harvesting to storing
- Create a forum for community dialogue through break-out groups to discuss ash seed collection needs and goals
Speakers:
- Tyler Everett, PhD Candidate, Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabankik, University of Maine
- Ella McDonald, MS Student, Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabankik, University of Maine
- Les Benedict, Environment Division Assistant Director, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
- Emily Baisden, Seed Center Director, Wild Seed Project
This event is approved for 1.00 SAF Category 1 Continuing Education Credit.
About the Series:
Through two webinars and a field tour, this three-part series will explore innovative approaches and perspectives to sustaining ash through tree identification basics, seed collection, seed processing, propagation, and planting. Join us for one or all of the upcoming events (space permitting).
Webinar 1: Why Preserve Ash Seed?, February 20th, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Webinar 2: The How-To of Ash Seed Preservation from Collection to Propagation, March 6th, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Field Tour: New Hampshire State Forest Nursery Field Tour, March 20th, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
This series is organized by the Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne). The Sustaining Ash Partners Network is supported by the USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration program.
If you have questions, please contact Rachel Swanwick at rswanwick@forestguild.org.