If the seed bank is not destroyed, however, recolonization by young plants might be rapid if the right conditions prevailed to enhance seed germination and seedling growth. Because of substantial population gaps, a seed source other than a seed bank would not be available. Population sizes, ages of individual plants, and kinds of competitors present should be monitored. We also need to know if plants are still present at some historic sites and if there are populations that have been overlooked. Conduct searches for plants at historic sites and other places where habitat conditions appear suitable.
Research is needed on the influence of fire on sexual and asexual reproduction.
The possible benefits of other disturbances to reproduction from seed banks need evaluation. Duration of seed viability and factors enhancing germination need investigation. Owners of all sites should be informed of the presence of B. pickeringii on their properties. At sites where succession is adversely affecting survival, the competitors should be eliminated. In New Jersey, it is restricted to a few localities in the Pine Barrens where it is a pioneer species on dry exposed sand with few competitors.