Conservation and Collaboration, by “For the Forest”

Presented by For the Forest, in partnership with The White River National Forest. “We have to remember that these are public lands. We all have a stake in these forests, we all have the responsibility to remain engaged and help find solutions.”

CSR Farm Tour with the WRNF

Following an impromptu tour of the CSR Colorado Nursery facility (formerly known as Rocky Mountain Native Plants) CSR’s Tom Glass was invited to participate in an informal roundtable discussion put together with members from the USFS, BLM, O&G, and the Restoration Community regarding restoration within and without the White River National Forest. Pictured here from [...]

North American Migratory Bird Joint Ventures: 25 Years

Migratory Bird Joint Ventures are cooperative, regional partnerships that work to conserve habitat for the benefit of birds, other wildlife, and people. In 2012 we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this landmark effort to bring together diverse partners to protect the habitats that birds, and people, rely on for survival.

Invasive Species Awareness Week: Conscientious Herbicide Applications

Conservation Seeding & Restoration Inc is not an herbicide spray company. The services we offer do not revolve around chemical applications, but rather the Restoration of native plant habitats. When we do use herbicides we treat weeds only so that native grasses and plants can establish themselves and out-compete weeds for water, light, nutrients, and [...]

Winter in the Picabo Valley, ID

Silver Creek as it meanders through the valley. Winter has arrived in the Picabo Valley with a floor of snow from our last couple of winter storms. While the native vegetation is quietly awaiting the spring thaw, the elk have moved down to the valley to escape the deep snow in the hills. About a [...]

Biological Control Agent: The Stem Boring Weevil (Mecinus janthinus)

Entrance holes as the weevil bores into the Dalmation Toadflax Larva of the stem-boring weevil CSR Stewardship Team is using a biological control agent, the stem boring weevil Mecinus janthinus, to cause dramatic declines in Dalmation Toadflax populations in the Picabo ID area. Most damage is done by the larva as they feed in the [...]

Wildlife Spotted!

Wildlife spotted enjoying the ongoing restoration efforts located in the Picabo, ID area.

SOLV in Oregon

Learn more about what SOLV is doing to combat invasive non-native plants. “We are Oregonians volunteering to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.” -SOLV.org

Spring Cheatgrass Control

CSR Stewardship crews recently conducted a cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) chemical application. Spot-spraying was used to reduce non-target damage. Evidence of successful Indian Ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) germination was also documented.

Habitats Wild and Urban

Habitat restoration is critical in urban and suburban settings where commercial and residential development has impacted all natural areas. Native landscapes and areas positively impact the quality of the environment by improving air, water, and soil quality throughout the community while providing habitat for local & migratory wildlife, birds, and insects. Most of our open [...]