H.R. 4892: Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025, aims to enhance ecosystem restoration efforts in the United States. Specifically, it seeks to amend existing legislation to allow the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, to enter into various types of agreements to support certain restoration activities. Here are the key provisions of the bill:

Supporting Ecosystem Restoration

The bill focuses on ecosystem restoration by enabling the Secretary of Agriculture to:

• Enter into contracts, grants, and agreements: The Secretary can collaborate with various entities, including:
• State forestry agencies
• Local private or nonprofit organizations
• Institutions of higher education
• Indian Tribes
• Multistate coalitions
• Collect and Maintain Native Seeds: It promotes the collection and maintenance of native seeds, including those from managed seed orchards.
• Produce Seedlings for Revegetation: The agreements will also facilitate the production of seedlings that are necessary for replanting and restoring habitats.

Collaboration in Restoration Programs

The bill also revises provisions of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to enhance collaborative forest landscape restoration efforts. It includes the following changes:

• Seed Collection and Maintenance: The updated text emphasizes the importance of collecting and maintaining native seeds for the purpose of revegetation.
• Involvement of Educational Institutions: The participation of institutions of higher education in restoration efforts is significantly highlighted, ensuring that academic resources are utilized in these initiatives.

Overall, the bill aims to bolster the capacity for effective ecosystem restoration through enhanced collaboration and resource allocation, with a strong emphasis on native species and educational involvement.

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