Welcome to the Ash Seed Conservation Project

University of Minnesota Extension and the University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources are working together to protect the genetic diversity of Minnesota’s ash trees.  Seed is being collected throughout the state by both citizens and researchers.  The genetic variation in the seed is tested.  The seed is then sent to the Natural Resource Conservation Service Rose Lake Plant Materials Center in Michigan where it is screened for viability.  If it is viable, it is sent to Fort Collins Colorado to a long term seed storage facility.  The seed will be planted to both replace trees killed by Emerald Ash Borer and for testing for resistance to Emerald Ash Borer.

For more information about the Ash Seed Conservation project and the Emerald Ash Borer, see the NEWS page.

For instructional videos on Ash Seed Collection procedures, please see the WEBINARS page.

If you are looking for PDF forms that will help with the collection and identification of Ash Seed, visit the PUBLICATIONS page.