b'private and public lands for reseeding after wildfires. Plant Materials Centers ensure that adequate quantities of starter materials (foundation seed) are available to commercial seed growers to facilitate large-scale seed increase to address higher demands for seed adapted to specific environments, shares a NRCS spokesperson.Additional programs such as the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and the Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) have been implemented for disaster recovery. Disaster recovery times differ, according to the USDA Forest Service spokesperson. New programs, technological advancements and well-equipped native seed companies certainly help the battle to restore the damage caused by wildfires, yet the recovery pro-cess is anything but simple.Restoring areas after wildfire is a complex, multi-year process. Having the right seed for the right place at the right time involves planning ahead to ensure we have collected the right seed. Growing out the seed and seeding or planting areas involves planning ahead and addressing challenging, post-wild-fire site conditions, according to the USDA Forest Service. With substantially increasing reforestation and other recovery needs, well need to work collaboratively with our partners, including NGOs, tribes, states, and other organizations to harness addi- Companies will continue ensuring seed is in the right place at the tional resources.SW right time after wildfires. 36/ SEEDWORLD.COMOCTOBER 2022'