[PCA] PUBLICATION: Nursery Manual for Native Plants: A Guide for Tribal Nurseries

[Olivia Kwong]

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The Rocky Mountain Research Station has the following publication available
in single or multiple copies:

Dumroese, R. Kasten; Luna, Tara; Landis, Thomas D., editors. 2009.  Nursery
Manual for Native Plants: A Guide for Tribal Nurseries.  Agriculture
Handbook 730, Volume 1: Nursery Management. Wshington, DC: Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service. 302 p. Color.

This 17-chapter manual provides basic, easy-to-understand information for
operating a native plant nursery. The first section, “Getting Started”,
discusses planning a native plant nursery, understanding the “target plant
concept”, and developing plant production protocols. The second section,
“Developing Your Nursery”, includes information on proper propagation
environments, types of growing media, and container selection. The third
section, “Growing Plants”, is comprised of eight chapters that focus on
collecting and processing seeds, seed germination, vegetative propagation,
water quality and application, fertilization, hardening, plant storage and
shipping, and application of beneficial microorganisms. The last section,
“Problem Solving”, addresses pest management, overall nursery management,
and how to properly install trials to improve nursery performance. Intended
for use by Native Americans, the manual is well illustrated with photos and
line drawings, includes many real-world examples, and would be useful to
anyone that is considering starting a native plant nursery, or refining
their current operation.

There is NO charge for this publication and to order single or multiple
copies:


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FAX:     (970) 498-1122
Phone:   (970) 498-1392
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U.S. Forest Service • Rocky Mountain Research Station
240 W. Prospect Rd. • Fort Collins, CO • 80526
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