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Welcome to the NRCS Plant Materials Program

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New Plant Materials Program Web Site

The Plant Materials Program Web site is currently undergoing many changes.  Due to the migration of its content into the new NRCS Web presence, much of the content in this site has been transferred to the new Web environment.  You will directed to the new content when applicable. Your patience during the migration phase is greatly appreciated. Full migration is expected to be completed in 2012.


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'Cape' american beachgrass is considered the industry standard and has proven to out-perform all other varieties for conservation applications from Maine to North Carolina.

Plants for Atlantic Coastal Restoration

The Atlantic Coast of the United States comprises the coastal states of Delaware, Florida, Maine, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. The lands adjacent to the Atlantic coastline are made up of sandy beaches, marshlands, bays, and barrier islands. Conservation Plant Releases developed by the Plant Materials Program selected for use in this area have been proven to be adapted over specific zones around the Eastern Atlantic Region. Plant Fact Sheets and Plant Guides will assist you with proper plant selection, establishment, and management.

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