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GOAL: To have dialogue and share information on the use of native plants in restoration; to increase production of local native plant material to serve growing restoration needs; to encourage the removal of key invasive plants in the Sonoran Desert.
FORMAT: Two-part panel discussion on native plant propagation, growing techniques, transplanting, seed disbursement as well as invasive plant removal guidelines and ways to prevent key invasive plant species from spreading.
PANELISTS: from a variety of backgrounds will include a native seed librarian, a native seed vendor, restoration ecologists, representatives from the county, city and state agencies and botanists.
BREAK-OUTS: Attendees will divide into small groups with morning panelists leading discussions on specific topics of interest.
RECONVENE: To share insights, conclusions, and a vision for the future.
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