Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023

Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023

This bill provides support for the collection and maintenance of native seeds and production of tree seedlings.

First, the bill expands the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to allow the Forest Service to enter into contracts, grants, or agreements with state forestry agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities for the (1) collection and maintenance of native seeds, including material from managed seed orchards; and (2) production of seedlings for revegetation.

Second, the bill modifies requirements for forest landscape restoration proposals for funding under the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program. Specifically, the bill adds institutions of higher education to the list of entities that may provide employment or training opportunities under a proposal and allows the employment or training opportunities to include the collection and maintenance of native seeds for revegetation or the production of seedlings.

Bill 118 s 1164, also known as the Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the restoration of habitats through the planting of native seedlings.

The bill proposes the establishment of a program that would provide funding for the production and distribution of native seedlings to be used in habitat restoration projects across the country. These seedlings would be specifically selected to promote biodiversity and support the health of ecosystems.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and monitoring to assess the effectiveness of the seedling planting program. This data would be used to inform future restoration efforts and ensure that resources are being used efficiently. Overall, the Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 aims to support the conservation and restoration of natural habitats through the strategic planting of native seedlings. This legislation has the potential to benefit both the environment and local communities by promoting healthy ecosystems and biodiversity.