Adrienne Mason is a British Columbia-based writer and editor who writes about science, horticulture, and natural and cultural history. Her work has been published in Hakai Magazine, The Walrus, The Tyee, Alberta Views, Canadian Geographic, and other publications. She helped launch Hakai Magazine and was its managing editor for eight years.
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Banking on Pollen
Researchers in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture bank pollen for some species, but the strategy has been largely overlooked for wild plants. Wolkis sees it as an exciting possibility for conserving the genetic biodiversity of exceptional species with little need for extra infrastructure investment.
September 11, 2025