PLANT MATERIAL FOR HABITAT RESTORATION
Restoration Plant Materials
If you’re a professional landscaper or reclamation specialist, you know the importance of doing a project right the first time, within budget and on-time. At Great Bear, we supply not only the plants but the expertise to lay the groundwork for successful projects.
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We offer a diverse selection of species critical to habitat and ecological restoration in a variety of sizes.
Rooted in Resilience.
Grown for Restoration.
Reclamation, Stormwater,
& Mitigation Plant Stock
Long-term landscape and reclamation projects require plant material that is restoration-ready. Great Bear Native Plants specializes in producing hardy native shrubs, deep-rooted grasses, & water-wise perennials specifically adapted for challenging environments.
Reclamation:
Mines, Energy, & Difficult Environments
Reclaiming degraded landscapes takes resilient plant species built for extreme soil disturbances. Whether you are navigating the federally funded mine reclamation market or securing materials for natural gas pipelines and renewable energy corridors, we supply native plants and seed mixes for rapid revegetation in environments where standard commercial nursery stock fails.
Mitigation:
Compliance &
Rapid Establishment
Getting regulatory sign-off takes predictable plant performance and adherence to permit standards. We grow resilient wetland shrubs, trees and graminoids that will meet or exceed Army Corps of Engineers compliance and manage complex stormwater systems.
Restoration:
Rebuilding
Essential Habitats
Rebuilding complex ecosystems relies on planting the right species in the right place. We supply key riparian species, such as native Willows and Cottonwoods, that act as biological rebar to stabilize waterways and reduce erosion.
A Legacy of Expertise
Native Seed Services:
We offer professional seed and cutting collection, cleaning, and storage, as well as site-specific custom seed mixes tailored to the unique ecology of each project area.
Project Management:
Our team assists in building project timelines, delivery scheduling, and coordinating with crews.
Plant Material Brokering & Sourcing:
We streamline procurement and broker necessary materials, including wetland sod, whips, "FertPaks," and "MycoTabs."
Design & Consulting:
For projects over 500 square feet, our professional team provides native plant landscape design and expert consultations.
End-to-End Services
We provide reclamation or habitat preservation support that extends far beyond the greenhouse. Our services are designed to meet the demands of municipalities, state agencies, federal lands, and private developments.
Proven
Large-Scale Production
We grow over 500,000 native grasses, riparian graminoids, forbs, shrubs, and trees every year. Our native plant material supply restoration projects across Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, and the broader Intermountain West.
Current & Recurring Projects:
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Supplying 70,000+ sagebrush seedlings yearly to Nevada Gold in Elko.
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Delivering 45,000+ native wetland graminoid plugs and 1-gallon shrubs and trees to an SWCA development project in Utah.
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Executing custom grows from client-provided seeds for federal lands, including Craters of the Moon National Monument, Minidoka National Historic Site, and Grand Teton National Park.
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Growing and delivering 280,000+ native forbs, grasses, and shrubs for the Park at Expo 2026.
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Providing native shrubs and trees for the Kemmerer Mine reclamation.
READY TO GROW?
Ready to order plants for your project?
Email Claire or Aimee or call to discuss species lists, quantities, and delivery windows:
aimee@greatbearnativeplants.com
For contracts, apply on our Contract Grow page.
Restoration Material FAQs
What categories of project materials do you provide on the Restoration Plant Materials page?
We provide plant materials broken down into three specific categories: Reclamation (including mines, revegetation, natural gas, renewable energy, and difficult environments), Mitigation (including Army Corps of Engineers projects, wetlands, native grass, and fast-growing plants to support credit release), and Restoration (including bank riparian, upland habitats, and sagebrush steppe).
What makes your native plants "restoration-ready" for difficult reclamation sites?
Our plants feature built-in resilience because we do not coddle them. They are actively hardened to survive the wind, the cold, and the unpredictability of intermountain weather to ensure high survival rates and prevent costly replants for professional landscapers and reclamation specialists.
How do your containers support successful root development in challenging environments?
We utilize engineered root systems by growing our stock in specialized Ray Leach "Super Cell" and Deepotâ„¢ containers. This method encourages a healthy root-to-shoot ratio that is critical for successful outplanting and establishment.
Do you offer site-specific or ecotypic plant materials to ensure genetic integrity?
Yes, our plants are exclusively grown from native seed sources. We also offer site-specific seed collection and custom plant materials to align with your project's specific ecotype, such as growing Ponderosa Pine from seed collected specifically from either East or West of the Continental Divide.
What types of species do you offer for riparian bank and waterway stabilization?
We grow keystone riparian species that stabilize riverbanks, reduce soil erosion, and regulate water temperatures, including Cottonwoods, Willows, Serviceberry, Chokecherry, and Red-osier Dogwood.