Learn to collect tree seeds today to plant the forests of tomorrow
TORONTO, May 23, 2014 /CNW/ - This June, Trees Ontario will host four free tree seed forecasting workshops across the province. Knowledgeable and dedicated forecasters are invaluable in increasing tree seed inventories and providing the base for more expansive and successful planting efforts across Ontario.
The workshops teach participants how to identify trees for potential seed collection.
Attendees receive insight into key areas of seed forecasting and collection, including:
Collecting seeds, tracking their development, and compiling information about availability, location, type and quantity are vital components in strengthening Ontario's tree planting infrastructure.
Forecasting and collecting tree seeds today ensures the planting of tomorrow's forests. Join us for our tree seed forecasting workshops and help lay the foundation for a greener and healthier future.
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is highly recommended as space is limited. For more information and/or to register for a free seed forecasting workshop near you, please click here or contact 1-877-646-1193 or [email protected]. Times and locations are listed below.
| Location | Date | Time | Register |
| Kemptville Ferguson Forest Centre 275 County Road 44 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 |
Thursday, June 12th | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
| Haliburton Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd 1095 Redkenn Rd Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0 |
Tuesday, June 17th | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
| London Watson Porter Pavilion 1424 Clarke Rd London, ON N5V 3B4 |
Thursday, June 19th | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
| Madoc O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area 638 Mill Rd Madoc, ON K0K 2K0 |
Thursday, June 19th | 9 am - 4 pm | Register |
Seeds of Ontario Trees & Shrubs - A Field Manual for Crop Forecasting and Collecting Now Available!
For additional information on seed forecasting and collecting, or if you are unable to attend any of the available workshops, this new guide from the Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) provides detailed information for anyone interested in forecasting and collecting seeds from trees and shrubs.
This illustrated, full-colour manual can be purchased at www.ontariotreeseed.ca or by calling 1-877-861-8881 (pricing information below).
About Trees Ontario
Trees Ontario is the forest restoration arm of Forests Ontario (www.forestsontario.ca). Working with 80 planting partners across Ontario - including conservation authorities, stewardship councils, forestry consultants, municipalities, and volunteer groups, Trees Ontario is dedicated to increasing the forested landscape across the province through large-scale tree planting.
Our forests are our future, serving to clean our air, filter our water, provide spaces for recreation, drive economic growth, and ensure the resiliency of our ecosystem against the effects of climate change. Forests Ontario is committed to a healthier future for all Ontarians through restoration, stewardship, and educational initiatives supporting healthy and abundant forests.
Image with caption: "Learn about tree seed forecasting at one of four free June workshops held across the province. (CNW Group/Trees Ontario)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140523_C9762_PHOTO_EN_40693.jpg
SOURCE: Trees Ontario
Shelley McKay
Director of Communications and Development
Forests Ontario
144 Front Street West, Suite 700, Toronto, ON, M5J 2L7
e: [email protected]
p: 416-646-1193 ext. 232
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