Stewardship
STEWARDSHIP at HERITAGE
Heritage Seedlings & Liners has a long history of land stewardship and habitat restoration in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Under the leadership of founders Mark and Jolly Krautmann, Heritage became widely recognized for demonstrating how working farms and nurseries can support soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat, and long-term ecological resilience.
Over more than 15 years, the Krautmanns led extensive restoration efforts on nursery-owned land, including oak woodland, prairie, riparian, and wetland habitats. Their work emphasized practical, documented approaches to restoration and collaboration between private landowners, agencies, and nonprofit partners.
Growing Forward
As Heritage enters a new chapter under new ownership, our commitment to responsible land stewardship remains unchanged.
Our approach will remain rooted in the same principles that have guided Heritage for decades:
- Respect for land and ecosystems
- Thoughtful, science-based practices
- Collaboration with partners and the broader growing community
Supporting the Next Generation
Heritage Seedlings's commitment to stewardship includes passing on practical knowledge and experience with the next generation. By introducing young people in plant propagation, responsible growing practices, and care for the land, we are paving the way for the next generation of nursery man to carry this commitment forward.
