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The Plant Materials Program has an extensive listing of technical publications categorized by the topics below. In order to find all publications that could be related to the topic you are interested in, please look at other categories that may be applicable.

The UNPP's Best Management Practices (BMP) Document Standards provide adaptive, baseline recommendations for native plant producers, enhancing quality, sustainability, and compliance in plant production. Covering protocols for propagation, pest management, and sanitation, these standards ensure the health of native plant materials and are subject to change as innovation allows. By following these BMP standards, producers support ecological restoration and foster a resilient native plant economy in the Umpqua Basin, promoting environmental stewardship and community resilience.

The Native Plant Network is devoted to the sharing of information on how to propagate native plants of North America (US, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific Islands).

The OSU Phytophthora Manual serves as a comprehensive resource for managing Phytophthora species in plant production and restoration efforts. This manual provides detailed guidelines on identification, prevention, and control measures to mitigate the impact of these pathogens. Designed for practitioners and producers, it offers practical strategies for maintaining plant health and ensuring sustainable practices in native plant production. By implementing the recommendations in this manual, stakeholders can enhance plant resilience and support ecological restoration initiatives effectively.

USFS / USDA PDF Publication - Growing native plants can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. This booklet, particularly the first chapter that introduces important concepts, is for the novice who wants to start growing native plants as a hobby; however, it can also be helpful to someone with a bit more experience who is wondering about starting a nursery.