SCIENCE INSIGHT: Restoring nature: how do we know we’re planting the right seeds?

SCIENCE INSIGHT by biodiversa+
October 15, 6.00 pm – 6.30 pm

  • Robin Goffaux, Biodiversa+

Europe is restoring degraded ecosystems on an unprecedented scale…but what if the seeds used for restoration come from unknown or unsuitable sources? With 90% of the European native seed market still uncertified, the origin and genetic quality of much of the plant material used in restoration cannot be guaranteed. Nature restoration isn’t just about greening: it’s about doing it right, with genetic diversity, adaptation to a changing climate, and long-term ecosystem health in mind. How can we make sure restoration is done right, every step of the way?