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The Seed Vault
Season 4
Episode 2
The Miller Seed Vault contains one million seeds from over 150 rare plant species in Washington. But the survival of many of these species is in jeopardy as a result of habitat loss, industrialization, invasive species and climate change. Rare Care Program Manager Wendy Gibble and her team hope to identify and conserve Washington’s rarest plants and help them survive.
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