Learn about improving seed collection efficiency and restoring inventories across Ontario
TORONTO, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - This June Trees Ontario and its local partners are hosting five free tree seed forecasting workshops across the province to help improve seed collection efficiency and restore tree seed inventories across Ontario. This workshop is intended for individuals with a strong interest and prior experience in tree seed collection and forecasting.
During the workshop, attendees will learn about flower morphology, seed production, ideal weather conditions for seed development and release and seed crop progression.
Collecting seeds, tracking their growth and compiling information about seed availability, location, type and quantity are all important components in further building Ontario's tree planting infrastructure. These are also vital steps in achieving long-term planning success.
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is highly recommended as space is limited. For more information and/or to register to participate in a free seed forecasting workshop, please click here or contact Trees Ontario at 1-877-646-1193 or [email protected].
Times and locations are listed below.
| Location | Date | Time | Register |
| Kemptville Ferguson Forest Center 475 County Road 43, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 |
Tuesday, June 11 | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
| Napanee Napanee Golf & Country Club 201 County Road 8, Napanee, ON K7R 3M3 |
Thursday, June 13 | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
| Angus Ontario Tree Seed Plant 141 King St., Angus, ON L0M 1B0 |
Tuesday, June 18 | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
| London Fanshawe Conservation Area 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 5B9 |
Thursday, June 20 | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
| Bancroft (space limited) Southern Region MNR Offices 106 Monck Street, Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0 |
Friday, June 21 | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
About Trees Ontario
Trees Ontario, the largest not-for-profit tree planting partnership in North America, is leading efforts to strengthen Ontario's tree planting infrastructure by enhancing the capacity of its tree planting partners through financial support and professional development expertise, delivering landowner incentives through cost offsetting and educating the public through awareness campaigns and community workshops. Trees Ontario is the lead delivery agent for the government of Ontario's 50 Million Tree Program. The program significantly cuts landowners' costs of large-scale tree planting and boosts the number of trees planted across the province. Visit www.treesontario.ca.
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SOURCE: Trees Ontario
Shelley McKay
Marketing and Communications Manager
Trees Ontario
144 Front Street West, Suite 700, Toronto, ON, M5J 2L7
e: [email protected]
p: 416-646-1193 ext. 232
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