Northern Wildflowers, a seed company in Lively, Sudbury, Ontario, has partnered with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada's Seed Orchard Program to expand national native seed production. This initiative aims to increase seed supply for re-greening and land restoration efforts across Canada, addressing a major obstacle to meeting Canada's '30 by 30' pledge of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030. The funding will support hiring interns and expanding seed farming.
Sudbury, Ont., seed producer helping expand national seed production through new partnership
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Northern Wildflowers, a seed company in Lively, Sudbury, Ontario, has partnered with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada's Seed Orchard Program to expand national native seed production. This initiative aims to increase seed supply for re-greening and land restoration efforts across Canada, addressing a major obstacle to meeting Canada's '30 by 30' pledge of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030. The funding will support hiring interns and expanding seed farming.
- 1 2021: WWF-Canada's seed orchard program began supporting grant recipients.
- 2 Ongoing: Northern Wildflowers selected as one of 13 recipients for funding.
- 3 By 2030: Canada aims to meet its '30 by 30' pledge.
- Expansion of native seed production in Canada
- Increased seed supply for re-greening and land restoration efforts
- Support for Canada's '30 by 30' pledge
- Creation of jobs (seed collector interns)
What: Northern Wildflowers, a seed producer in Sudbury, Ontario, is partnering with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada's Seed Orchard Program to expand national native seed production.
When: Partnership is ongoing; WWF-Canada's seed orchard program has supported grant recipients since 2021; Canada's '30 by 30' pledge by 2030.
Where: Lively, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (Northern Wildflowers location); Canada (national re-greening efforts).
Why: To expand native seed supply, which is a key piece for large-scale re-greening and land restoration projects, and to help Canada meet its '30 by 30' pledge of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
How: The partnership provides funding to Northern Wildflowers and other producers to hire and train seed collector interns and support growers in expanding their seed farming production.