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American Beech - FGCA
American Beech - FGCA
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a foundational late-successional species native to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Forest region in Canada. It is not currently listed or considered an endangered species due to the fact that it has thriving populations in this region. The FGCA is focused on this species as it has been impacted by […]
The Next Generation of Butternut Health Experts - FGCA
The Next Generation of Butternut Health Experts - FGCA
Training Professionals to Identify Resilient Trees and Support Butternut Recovery The butternut tree is an endangered species protected both federally and provincially in Ontario. Locating, assessing, and archiving healthy butternut trees across Ontario’s native range has become a priority in federal and provincial recovery strategies—and this is where the FGCA plays an important role. For […]
BHE Registration
BHE Registration
BHE workshops are designed to offer a training replacement for BHA accreditation previously required to assess butternut trees in Ontario for conservation and recovery. This workshop is geared for those who have participated in previous training as a BHA and would like a refresher and for qualified professionals who have not yet participated in butternut […]
What Are Tree Seeds Doing All Winter?
What Are Tree Seeds Doing All Winter?
Cold Stratification, Delayed Dispersal, and the Winter Lives of Tree Seeds Winter is almost over, fingers crossed. Soon the forest floor will be dotted with seedlings: baby trees germinating from seeds tucked away in the soil. But what have those seeds been doing all winter? Are they hibernating? Not exactly! Most tree and shrub seeds […]
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Newsroom
Wild Kratts | The Butternut Tree | Full Episode
Wild Kratts | The Butternut Tree | Full Episode
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Strengthening Crown Forest Sustainability with Genetics - FGCA
Strengthening Crown Forest Sustainability with Genetics - FGCA
What It Takes to Maintain Butternut Seed Orchards
What It Takes to Maintain Butternut Seed Orchards
FGCA’s Ongoing Efforts in Butternut Recovery At the Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA), our overarching goal for Butternut recovery is to help ensure this endangered species’ continued presence in Ontario’s forests. We’re working to conserve and restore the tree’s genetic diversity, helping to preserve its potential for genetic tolerance to Butternut Canker—a devastating fungal disease […]
Future Forest Leaders Start Here
Future Forest Leaders Start Here
Why Students Shouldn’t Miss CFGA’s Forest Genetics 2025 in Ottawa Hi! My name is Eden, and I’m a forestry student at Lakehead University heading into my third year. This summer, I’m working with the FGCA and Somerville Seedlings, and I wanted to share something I think is really important for students like me: getting involved in […]
Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs: Learn to ID trees with FGCA’s virtual Certified Seed Collector course - FGCA
Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs: Learn to ID trees with FGCA’s virtual Certified Seed Collector course - FGCA
Your guide to recognizing spring’s flowering trees and shrubs through expert virtual training Spring is an excellent time of year to scout for certain types of flowering trees and shrubs. New collection sites are easier to find because the flowers are so visible from a distance, plus, pollination success can be gauged based on how […]
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Member Registration
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Forest Genetics Tickets
Forest Genetics Tickets
Forest Genetics 2025
Forest Genetics 2025
The meeting of the Canadian Forest Genetics Association brought together researchers and practitioners to explore the role of forest genetics in climate change adaptation, diversity, conservation, and adaptive management strategies. It fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange on practical
Fundamentals of Forest Genetics
Fundamentals of Forest Genetics
Welcome to the Fundamentals of Forest Genetics e-learning course. This course is brought to you by the Forest Gene Conservation Association. Our mission is to ensure that genetic diversity is recognized and protected as the foundation of a resilient forested landscape. Fundamentals of Forest Genetic e-learning course, includes four lessons that will build your basic […]
Spring’s Return: A Season of Renewal and Challenges at FGCA Seed Orchards - FGCA
Spring’s Return: A Season of Renewal and Challenges at FGCA Seed Orchards - FGCA
Assessing Winter’s Impact and Preparing for a Thriving Growing Season Spring has arrived, and with it, work at FGCA seed orchards has shifted back into high gear. Winter always feels like such a long season, making it a relief to step back outside and reacquaint ourselves with the sites we maintain. However, this time of […]
Conserving Black Ash
Conserving Black Ash
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A not for profit organization in Canada with a focus on gene conservation, the foundation of a resilient forested landscape. #forestgenetics #FGCA #speciesconservation #climateadaptation #seedexpertise
Black Ash: An Elusive Tree — www.rarefiedpod.com
Black Ash: An Elusive Tree — www.rarefiedpod.com
Staying Warm and Ready: The FGCA is Preparing for an Exciting Year Ahead
Staying Warm and Ready: The FGCA is Preparing for an Exciting Year Ahead
Black Ash: Recovering A Keystone of Ontario’s Forests
Black Ash: Recovering A Keystone of Ontario’s Forests
Your Role in Saving Black Ash and Its Ecosystems Black Ash Swamp. Photo by: N. Hunt, 2024. When you think about an endangered species, do you think of a small or sparse population with limited habitat, or do you think of a widespread tree that occurs within several habitat types throughout most of the province? […]
The Ultimate Guide to Tree Seed Collection in Ontario
The Ultimate Guide to Tree Seed Collection in Ontario
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Order Seed Manual
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Explore Tree Species Vulnerability
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