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The Importance of Native Seeds Native seeds are key to restoring healthy ecosystems. They have evolved to thrive in their local environments, which is vital for biodiversity and for restoring damaged lands from wildfire or other habitat disruptions, like road construction.
A wildland firefighter monitoring a prescribed burn with a drone against a backdrop of wildfire smoke.
Climate Conversations: Native Seeds is a webinar being held on Friday, March 28 from 12:30pm to 1:45pm ET on nationalacademies.org.
Applications for the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications are now being accepted until March 31, 2025. Science journalists, science communicators, and research scientists are all encouraged to apply.