Plant material sourcing needs for riparian forest and wetland restoration in Vermont: Survey results summary

This report summarizes the results of a survey of Vermont restoration practitioners exploring the existing and projected demand for locally-sourced native seedlings over the next 5-10 years. It represents the first step in a project led by the Watershed Forestry Partnership (WFP) and the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to address native tree and shrub stock shortfalls in Vermont.

Key points:

• Demand for native tree stock in Vermont is expected to increase by approximately 50% in the next decade
• Nurseries are unprepared to support this increase at their current capacity
• There is a range of opportunities available to address supply needs for restoration work