Collecting Native Plant Propagules

Contents

• Summary
• Learning Objectives
• References
• Materials and Equipment
• Topics
  1. Overview: Starting a Native Plant Propagule Collecting Project
  2. Propagation Methods
  3. Sources
  4. Timing
  5. Techniques and Equipment, Part I: Seeds
  6. Techniques and Equipment, Part II: Vegetative Propagules
  7. Conclusion: Implementing your Native Plant Propagule Collecting Project
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Summary

This module presents an introduction to the collection of native plant propagules. It is appropriate for property owners and managers interested in introducing or increasing locally-native plants on either rural or urban properties. No botanical expertise is assumed. It is recommended but not required that you work through the previous modules:

1. Long-Term Planning for Vegetation Management
2. Plant Identification

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this module, a student should be able to:

1. understand and define what is meant by the term "native plant";
2. clearly understand their own personal and/or professional motivation(s) for using native plants;
3. list various methods of propagation;
4. understand the various avenues and resources for acquiring native plant propagules;
5. be able to list, acquire and/or manufacture and use collecting eqiupment and materials;
6. appreciate the necessity of developing good habits in record-keeping;
7. describe the information, capabilities and resources needed to complete a native plant propagule collecting project;
8. identify sources where the needed information, capabilities and resources may be acquired.

Recommended Materials and Equipment

The course may be presented with or without computers. The materials marked with a * are recommended for a computer-based presentation.

1. * Personal computer, access to computer laboratory or computers in classroom with internet access;
2. *Web browser: Firefox 1.5+, IE 5.5+, Netscape 8.1+, Opera 9+ (the web content has been verified with these browsers, other browsers may also render adequately);

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