Empowering Community Science
Story Map prepared by the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, CAL FIRE, USFS, and American Forests through the Reforestation Pipeline Partnership Cooperative
2024 Seed Needs
Seed collection is critical to reforestation of California’s forest landscapes. In addition to seed orchards and laboratory propagation, collection of natural seed helps ensure the state can meet its growing reforestation needs.
Support local reforestation efforts by conducting cone surveys in your area.
Each year, regional seed needs are determined based on current availability for each species in each seed zone and elevation. Click on each species below to identify seed needs in your region.
Submit Cone Observation
Complete this survey to share your cone observation. This tool works best through the Survey123 App on your mobile device. You can use the link below to download this survey tool onto your phone to use in the field.
