Forest Gene Conservation Association
Conserving the genetic diversity of ontario forests
Ensuring that genetic diversity is recognized and protected as the foundation of a resilient forested landscape. Find out how.
Species Conservation. Seed Expertise. Climate Change Strategy. Forest Gene Conservation.
Our mission is to ensure that genetic diversity is recognized and protected as the foundation of a resilient forested landscape. How do we get there?
Species Conservation
What is Species Conservation?
Learn about the native species of our existing forests.
Seed Expertise
Why save seeds? Increasing the supply of high quality, source identified seed is critical to forest health.
Climate Change
How is climate change affecting the resilience of our forests? These changes are happening now, so what can we do?
Forest Gene Conservation
Conserve, restore and manage forests that will thrive under current and future threats. Learn more
Our Vision & Mission
The Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) is a not for profit organization unique in its focus on gene conservation of woody plant species, which is the foundation of forest resilience under our changing climate.
Resources
These resources are favourites for many forest managers, landowners and ecologists. Be sure to get your copy of the Seeds of Ontario Trees & Shrubs Field Manual for Crop Forecasting and Collecting.
What is Happening Now?
Check out our Education and Advocacy efforts and what we’re sharing.
Planting Butternut in Ontario
The Endangered Species Act (ESA 2007) allows Butternut seed to be freely collected and grown and…
Follow us on Facebook!
Spring is a busy time for the Forest Gene Conservation Association. Follow us to see where…
Native Woody Plant Species Map
Ontario is home to more than 100 woody plant species. Which ones are native to your area? Find out by using this map.
Stewardship Notes
Statements of inspiration from our Annual Reports.
Our forests, like our public finances are in a significant debt and deficit situation. The challenge continues to plant the 1 billion woody plants our southern landscape needs to be sustainable, that is IF we also conserve our existing forests
FGCA 2018-2019
Annual ReportThis year MNRF announced the closure of the Ontario Tree Seed Plant – a cornerstone of Ontario’s reforestation program since 1923… The future of seed management in Ontario is still very uncertain, but the hard work, passion and dedication of our staff and partners give us much hope.
FGCA_2017-2018
Annual ReportBetween 2010 and 2016 FGCA established 5 assisted migration trials with local partners across southern Ontario. These trials were established primarily to investigate the process of assisted migration and to demonstrate generally that the climate is changing and that different sources of seed will be needed to support local afforestation programs.
FGCA_2019-2020
Annual ReportAbout Us
We are foresters, technicians, landowners, ecologists, biologists and seed experts with over 30 years of experience in Climate Change adaptation and forest conservation. Learn more about Our Team, Our Board of Directors, and Our Partners and consider joining the FGCA today!
Forest Gene Conservation Association
275 County Rd. 44
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0
