Letter
of Introduction from the Chief Forester Surplus seed pricesThe following prices apply to the sale of ministry seed purchased on an individual sowing request basis. 1. Seed orchard seed
2. Natural stand seed
3. Germination price adjustment If the percent germination of a seedlot is the same or higher than the average listed in the tables, there is no adjustment to the price. If the percent germination of a seedlot is lower than the average in the tables, the following adjustment formula will apply.
The ministry may set different prices for seed if:
|
| Type of
seedlot |
Fee per
request |
| Standard (bulk) | $100 |
| Family | $75 |
Basic seedlot charges are divided equally among owners.
1.2 Processing fees by species
In addition to the Basic Processing Fees, the following fees apply:
| Species |
Fees $/Hectolitre Cones |
| Pine, lodgepole (interior &
coast) Pine, white, Pine, whitebark & limber |
$40 |
| Spruce, interior | $48 |
| Douglas-fir (interior & coast) | $50 |
| Alder spp. Birch spp. Cedar, western red Cedar, yellow Hemlock, western Larch spp. Pine, yellow (ponderosa) |
$60 |
| Spruce, black | $73 |
| Fir, amabilis, grand, subalpine Hemlock, mountain |
$100 |
Multi-agency seedlot charges
are apportioned by volume owned.
Lots less than or equal to two hectolitres
in size are subject to a 10% surcharge.
Services provided for the
above fees include:
- pre-collection cone and seed evaluations
- pre-treatment, conditioning and storage of cones
- kiln, wind and/or ambient drying of cones
- tumbling and/or screening to extract and recover seeds
- seed cleaning, de-winging and separation to specified purity, moisture, filled seed and homogeneity standards
- mixing, labelling, and bagging of seed
- cone and seed inspections performed throughout the process
- On processing completion, observations, results and any recommendations are reported to clients. Problems may be reported to clients at any stage during processing.
- All standard germination testing, seeds per gram, moisture content and purity.
- Every effort to process seedlots on a priority basis is made providing the seedlot in question can tolerate expedited processing.
Fees for the processing of seed only are based on a proportion of the applicable Basic Processing and Cone and Seed Processing Fees above. Contact the Tree Seed Centre for more information.
2. Seed testing
If clients wish to request additional or family lot testing, the following per test charges apply. The Tree Seed Centre offers these services using International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) standards and protocols.
2.1 Germination tests
| Species |
Fee
per test* |
| Douglas-fir (interior
& coast) Pine, lodgepole (interior & coast) Pine, yellow (ponderosa) Spruce spp. |
$22 |
| Alder spp. Birch spp. Cedar, western red |
$25 |
| Fir, grand Hemlock, western & mountain Larch, western & subalpine |
$28 |
| Cedar, yellow | $35 |
| Fir, amabilis, grand
& subalpine Pine, white, whitebark & limber |
$40 |
*Single germination test
performed - preferred type is selected.
Germination peak value (germination rate)
is derived from the above tests.
2.2 Other tests
| Type of
test |
Fee per
test* |
| Purity | $18 |
| Moisture Content | $9 |
| Seed Weight (seeds per gram) | $15 |
*If more than one test for a seedlot or family lot is requested at one time, the fee for each additional test will be reduced by $6.
3. Seed preparation
3.1 Seed stratification
| Length/Type
of Treatment |
Fee per
request |
| 3-6 weeks | $22 |
| Extended stratification* | $27 |
*True firs, white pine, yellow cedar and requests for more than 6 weeks stratification duration.
Stratification services provided for above fees include:
- running water soak
- surface drying where appropriate
- chilling
- re-dry techniques used for Abies spp.
- testing and inspection throughout the process.
3.2 Seed pelleting
| Species/Weight | Fee per
request |
| Cedar, western red <250 grams | $111 |
| Cedar, western red >250 grams | $211 |
| Alder & other spp | Based on contractor
rates* |
*Contact Tree Seed Centre for current rates.
Seed pellet services are provided on contract and the Tree Seed Centre facilitates this process and tests and inspects the final product.
4. Seed withdrawal and transport
Seed withdrawal and transport requests for purposes not associated with Crown land reforestation, education, research or public relations are provided at the following charges:
| Service |
Fee
per request |
| Withdrawal | $9 |
| Transportation | $2* |
*Clients should advise the TSC directly if other than standard shipping methods are preferred and if so, transport charges are at request agency or nursery expense.
Services provided for these fees includes withdrawal, packaging and labelling of seed in a secure carton containing a freezer pack, weighbill, and couriered by overnight delivery (standard carrier).
5. Other services
Fees for other services are:
| Service |
Fee
per hour |
| Seed sizing | $26/hr |
| Density separation | |
| Seed dry-back |
Notes:
- An Invoice Statement (FS70) is prepared on completion of services and forwarded to clients.
- All fees are subject to GST (provincial government agents exempt).
- Charges are billed directly to the requesting agency unless the Tree Seed Centre is otherwise directed in writing.
For further information please contact the Tree Seed Centre at (604) 541-1683, extension 224.
