Granger Lake Gene Bank & Restoration Site
History
What is a gene bank?
A gene bank is an area of land that is planted with various local samples of plants. The collective genetics that these plants represent is thus "deposited" into the soil bank. For example, the Granger Lake Gene Bank contains many different samples of Blackland Prairie big bluestem. At a later time, it will be possible to harvest seed from the gene bank for local restoration activities. This seed will contain a good sampling of local genetic variety.
What is a restoration site?
The area adjoining the gene bank is technically a prairie recreation site, but the term restoration site is broadly used to indicate any area where an attempt is made to rebuild the ecosystem that existed prior to human disturbance.