; and (D) the Natural Resources Conservation Service. (3) The United States Botanic Garden. (4) The Smithsonian Institution. (5) The Federal Highway Administration. (b) Activities The heads of the Federal agencies shall collaborate, as appropriate, regarding land use responsibility to carry out the following activities relating to plant materials of native plant species: (1) Identifying seed needs and ensuring the reliable availability of genetically appropriate seed. (2) Conducting research to develop genetically appropriate seed and improving technology for seed production and ecological restoration. (3) Supporting the ability of land managers to make timely and informed seeding decisions for ecological restoration. (4) Enhancing, protecting, and restoring plant materials, as necessary to support pollinators and dispersers. (5) Coordinating activities with the goals of sustaining and restoring public land through the use of techniques and materials that promote, to the extent practicable, the use of locally adapted plant materials of native plant species. 302. Bureau of Land Management plant conservation program (a) In general The Director of the Bureau of Land Management (referred to in this section as the Director ) may carry out activities to develop and use plant materials of native plant species. (b) Activities Activities that may be carried out under subsection (a) include the following: (1) Identifying, evaluating, and protecting rare plants on public land. (2) Understanding the effects of human activity on native plant species and communities on public land. (3) Supporting efforts to develop genetically appropriate plant materials of native plant species for restoring and maintaining habitat for animal species (including the sage grouse) and plant species and monitoring the effectiveness of those plant materials. (4) Ensuring that the needs of the Director for plant materials of native plant species are met. (5) Developing seed transfer zones and guidelines. (6) Supporting public-private partnerships to