Dear colleagues,
You may be aware that the American Seed Trade Association recently
testified before Congress advocating less stringent guidelines for
the use of locally-adapted native seed for restoration on public
lands (statement attached). Andrea Kramer and I worked on a response
to their testimony that we will share with the Interior
Appropriations Committee. We are asking scientists who are involved
in restoration and/or ecological genetics to sign on if they wish
to. If you would like to sign on, please attach your electronic
signature and return to me by Friday, July 11. We will send this to
the appropriations committee and other appropriate officials next
week. Thanks for your consideration! Best, Kay
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Kayri Havens-Young, Ph.D.
Medard and Elizabeth Welch Director
Division of Plant Science and Conservation
Senior Scientist
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
tel: 847-835-8378
fax:847-835-6975
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