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A catalogue of local native tree nurseries in Scotland

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Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations

Publications

Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations 2002 (adapted from FC website)

These regulate the marketing of seeds, cones, cuttings and planting stock of trees used in forestry (defined as “woodland planting of any description for any forestry purpose including, timber production, forests and woodlands for tourist, recreational, sporting, educational or amenity purposes and the conservation and enhancement of the forest and woodland environment")

The Regulations cover 46 tree species plus the genus Populus - known as “Controlled Species”. By ensuring that planting stock is traceable, from collection of seeds or cuttings through propagation to selling to the end-user, the Regulations ensure that the buyer knows where the material comes from.

Seeds and cuttings of Controlled Species should come from Registered Sources (registered trees, stands, seed orchards, etc) unless specifically otherwise allowed.

The Forestry Commission is responsible for implementing the Regulations, which came into force on 1st January 2003.

For more information, check the FC website.

Try this page: www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-66sg3x

Or go to www.forestry.gov.uk and type FRM in the Search box

Publications

Forestry Commission (2001). Using local stock for planting native trees and shrubs. Forestry Practice Note 8. Available from FC website.

Tree Council (2001). The Good Seed Guide.

Gordon, A. G. (Ed.) (1992). Seed Manual for Forest Trees. Forestry Commission Bulletin 83.

Gordon, A. G. & Rowe, D. C. F. (1982). Seed Manual for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Forestry Commission Bulletin 59.

Aldhous, J. R. & Mason, W. L. (Eds.) (1994). Forest Nursery Practice. Forestry Commission Bulletin 111.

Browne, D. (2001). Our Trees - A Guide to Growing Northern Ireland’s Native Trees from Seed. Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland.

Kiser, B. (1978). Trees and Aftercare - A Practical Handbook. British Trust for Conservation Volunteers.

McCracken, P. (2001). How to Run a Successful Small Tree Nursery. This is based on the FC nursery practice bulletin, but has been simplified and made more relevant for small businesses. It includes marketing and business planning advice. Price £19.95, available from Taynuilt trees - see nursery list.