> the number of skilled seed collectors in the U.S. has been dwindling, though it’s not clear by how much, since the work is seasonal; it’s also gruelling [sic]

> the number of skilled seed collectors in the U.S. has been dwindling, though it’s not clear by how much, since the work is seasonal; it’s also gruelling [sic], for not much pay. OK, pay people for the work then! This kind of thing always gets framed as a labor or skill shortage, but it's always a pay shortage. These programs need money, and they need it now! The military has so much money they literally don't know what to do with it. Make them plant some damn trees! Climate security is national security.