We collect and process tree seed, which is then grown in nurseries. Once the plants reach a certain size, they are used in forestry and amenity planting, including for conservation projects.
In each area of trees we collect seed from, we leave a proportion of seed behind. For example, we might leave seed unpicked at the top of the tree, or leave whole trees which are less easy to access. Often the birds have been there before us and had their fill already! In a really good crop year, there is plenty of seed to spare and the birds cannot eat it all before it decays.
By collecting and propagating tree seed, we are the start of a vital chain of tree growing and planting across the UK and further afield. This means more trees can be planted to sustain future bird populations.
Nets are laid underneath species such as oak and beech. The seed falls onto the nets, which we can then gather up and re-lay.
If you have a number of accessible trees with seed on them, there’s a chance you might have a crop we would collect. For more information please email our team via enquiries@forestart.co.uk
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