Challenges to our Future Tree Seed Supply 2022

The purpose of this tree seed meeting is to address a key bottleneck in the highly ambitious global reforestation goals – the sustained availability of high-quality and adapted tree seed. Challenges to our future tree seed supply are real and begin with a lack of educational coverage, research funding and interest, and continued infrastructure investment. The tree seed supply system is taken for granted and unsustainable in its current form.One of the meeting goals is to build strong relationships between organizations involved in this field: IUFRO 2.09.03: Seed Physiology and Technology; International Seed Testing Association Forest Tree and Shrub Committee, International Seed Federation Tree and Shrub group and our Canadian Tree Seed Working Group. Prioritization of efforts needs to consider the whole spectrum of activities from tree seed science, to production and processing and ultimately the provision of the best seeds and information to the global tree seed market.We have put together a program to showcase “beautiful British Columbia” that highlights our forests and tree seed facilities, allows for scientific and technical exchanges and attracts people globally that are involved in our highly specialized field. There will be plenty of natural marvels to see and fun to be had, but the goal is to build relationships among those that want to co-operate and improve the existing tree seed systems in place. The hope is that we can build on this meeting and create synergies and opportunities to ensure a clear and informed message is provided to decision and policymakers worldwide to address our challenges.The primary ticket and registration is for June 23rd morning meeting in Sidney BC. Ticket add-ons cover the remainder of the program. Presentations and events will be in English.Wed June 22:International Seed Federation Members-Only Annual General Meeting, Victoria sightseeing and DinnerThurs June 23:Introductions & Tree Seed Presentations, Nursery-Orchard-Buchart Gardens Tour and DinnerFri June 24-Sat June 25:Victoria Island Sights and Seed Tours (all meals included)Sun June 26:Yellow Point Propagation, Ferry to Mainland, UBC Botanical Garden, drive to LangleyMon June 27:BC Tree Seed Centre - TSWG Workshop, lunch includedMon June 27 evening:Transportation to BC Seed Orchard Association Meeting (Vernon, BC)Full program overview:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zc1r5iqZiEmcOayfP44izQ-GIRHXpB_M/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116723360673134976736&rtpof=true&sd=trueFor more information contact Dave.Kolotelo@gov.bc.ca