Whitebark Pine at Little Bear Seed Orchard, Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

The Little Bear Whitebark Pine Seed Orchard is managed by the Custer Gallatin National Forest and it is a cooperative project between the U.S. Forest Service, the NPS and BLM andother partners. The orchard will be providing seeds to the National Forests, National Parks, as well as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) throughout the GYA. It was established in 2013 to produce genetically diverse, disease-resistant seedlings for use in restoration projects across the region.
The Little Bear Whitebark Pine Seed Orchard is an important part of the efforts to protect and restore the Whitebark pine. By producing genetically diverse, disease-resistant seedlings, wecan help ensure that this iconic species continues to play its vital role in the high-mountain ecosystems of the western United States. USDA Forest Service video by Charity Parks.