Seeds of Ontario Trees & Shrubs
Field Manual for crop forecasting and collecting
The Seeds of Ontario Trees & Shrubs manual was produced by the FGCA and the Ontario Tree Seed Plant (closed 2018). Published in 2014, it is the result of more than 20 years of input from experienced seed collectors across Ontario. It revises and replaces the 1996 Seed Manual for Ontario.
Cost: $40.00 + shipping
Seeds of Ontario Trees & Shrubs is a comprehensive introduction for new seed collectors, and a field-worthy companion for experienced collectors. The information is based on practical experiences of current and retiring collectors, with the goal of mentoring a new generation of collectors. We hope all seed collectors will use it to forecast and collect high quality, source identified seed to help ensure the success Ontario reforestation efforts.
Over 100 of Ontario’s native tree, shrub and vine species have been included. The manual is divided into 3 sections: Basics, Operations and Species. The Basics section contains background information on afforestation, plant biology and assessing seed quality. The Operations section describes forecasting, collecting, field storage and shipping. The Species section is divided by Conifers, Broadleaf Trees, Shrubs and Vines and then by Collection Season (Early, Mid and Late Season) so collectors can better schedule their activities.
Seeds of Ontario & Eastern Canada
A MANUAL FOR TREE AND SHRUB FORECASTING AND COLLECTION (2ND ED.)
2ND Edition manual is a requirement for Training & certification.
The Seeds of Ontario & Eastern Canada manual was produced by the FGCA. Published in 2024, it includes all the knowledge and expertise in the Seed of Ontario Trees & Shrubs and includes updates and new species. It revises the 2014 Seeds of Ontario Trees and Shrubs.
Cost: $75.00 + shipping
Seeds of Ontario & Eastern Canada is a comprehensive introduction for new seed collectors, and a field-worthy companion for experienced collectors. Although much of the content is Ontario based, many of the species and seed related content is applicable all across eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Range maps have been updated to include eastern Canada and when relevant the Northeastern United States.
The content is focused on eastern Canadian native species but best practices and collection principles can be applied to many species more broadly.
Updates include:
- 5 new species
- Indigenous uses
- Lots of new photos
- Updates regarding the Ontario Tree Seed Transfer Policy (2020)
- Species at risk updates
- Seed demand references
- Species planner updates
- Collection guidelines under a changing climate
And More!