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Seed Quality and Certification


Ontario’s Natural Selections (ONS) is a voluntary certification program for woody species. Seed and plants sold under this label are certified by the Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) to be from the source identified on the label.

Learn more about Ontario Natural Selections or to sign up for a CSC course


Resources for Seed Collectors

Here are some resources to help seed collectors collect high quality seed.

Seeds of Ontario

Go to Resources for Seed Collectors


Other Seed Standards

  • International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)
  • Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA)
  • Native Plant Grower’s guidelines
  • Society for Ecological Restoration
  • B.C. Tree Seed Working Group

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Forest Gene Conservation Association

275 County Rd. 44
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0

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