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Good practice resources for Community Tree Nurseries in the UKKey documents will be highlighted using bold green text in column B. These are key documents that address the identified training needs from CTNs:
Biosecurity and quality assurance
Seed processing
Nursery admin and finance

Red documents are ones I'd recommend to remove.
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Name of resource or publicationPurposeAreas of good practice includedDigitalPrintedVideoPublisherAuthorsPublication dateLink to resourceAdditional notes
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General resources relevant to Community Tree Nurseries
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The Tree Growers GuideA beginners guide to identifying and growing treesfrom seed and starting a tree nursery.Setting up a CTN with additional information and guidelines on creating a CTN in E Book. Biosecurity measures, (two pages), including reference to Plant Health contact details. Healthy Growing is referred to in online E Book. The online guide has more details including reference to Moor Trees Biosecurity policy. Regulations and best practice guidelines including FRM.Tree Council Stokes, J et al from the Tree Council, Owen, A & Beck, D from Moor Trees,Cross, E from Norfolk CC, Norwood, B from Cornwall Council, Editor: SLYGAS.2022https://treegrowersguide.org.uk/The online E Book is more extensive in it's contents and has an extended section on setting up a CTN. The Videos are also an important resource for CTNs.
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A guide to identifying tree seedsA short guide to some of the key Native trees' seeds.Seed ID, basic guide. PDF, downloadable file. No good practice just ID guide.Tree Council N/A2023https://treecouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seed-Gathering-Season-seed-identification-guide.pdf
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Setting up a small scale tree nurseryTo provide a brief checklist of what is required to grow small quantities of native trees from seeds and to signpost readers to further resources for more detailed information.This booklet guide is focused on small scale tree growers in Wales. Seed collection and processing. Hygiene and brief reference to Biosecurity. Guidance on creating the right site for tree growing from seed. FRM guidance.Dewis GwylltLlais y Goedwig, Dewis Gwyllt, & Coed Cadw Woodland Trust2020https://www.dewisgwyllt.co.uk/2022/05/18/setting-up-a-small-scale-tree-nursery/There are resources listed on the last page of the publication, including the Good Seed Guide, TCV and Plant Healthy.
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Growing Native Trees from Seed: A Practical Guide to Tree Nursery Production.To provide detailed information on seed collection and stratification for those new to growing trees from seeds. Includes references to site factors and different methods. of growing trees.Overview of container and bare root methods of growing. In depth coverage of seed collection and stratification. Choosing the right site, factors to consider. FRM guidelines. Provenance Map. Pests and Diseases.Forestry Commission, Leader+ and EU Leader+ publication in association with Llaisygoedwig.2013https://llaisygoedwig.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Glasu-Growing_native_trees_from_seed_tree_nursery_production_guide.pdfThis sounds great but the link doesn't work and I can't find a PDF online
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Business Planning Workbook for Local Provenance Tree NurseriesTo share the output of the research conducted by GLASU on the profitability of Local Provenance Tree Nursery production.Assessments of Local Provenance Tree Production and business planning worksheets for LP production. Guidance on the motivations for growing and setting realistic goals. Market Segmentation. Marketing methods. Business planning including costing different production methods Wild Resources LimitedJenny Wong, Bryan Dickinson Evelyn Over, Nick Perrin, Margaret Haycock & BIC Innovation Limited2008https://www.wildresources.co.uk/reports/Business%20planning%20workbook%20for%20LP%20tree%20nurseries%202008.pdfThis workbook is the output of a study commissioned by Glasu to examine the profitability of alternative LP tree production systems. The study was conducted in 2007 and involved visits to 15 tree nurseries in the UK and the information contained within the workbook is drawn from the findings of this survey.
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Small Scale growing from seeds practice guideTo provide a brief introduction to growing from seeds on a small scaleCollection, handling and storage of tree seeds. Dormancy considerations. Vegetative propagation. Sowing seedsForest ResearchPeter Gosling2007https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf
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Autumn Seed Harvest HandbookTo provide an illustrated guidance book to individuals and groups on seed collection and growing.Mostly seed related: Collection, processing, extraction, raising seeds.TCV2019https://treegrowing.tcv.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/handbook.pdf
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How to Grow Trees (web pages)To provide easy access information via a series of webpages on all key areas of handling tree seeds.Different web pages on the following topics: Collecting seeds, Extracting seeds
Pre treatment, Growing seeds
Transplanting and planting out
Individual pages on how to do the above actions with individual species of tree		TCVOngoing updateshttps://treegrowing.tcv.org.uk/grow
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Community Tree Nursery Collaborative webinarsTo provide a series of webinars and recordings for a peer to peer learning network of CTNs, on a range of topics related to growing healthy biosecure trees
from seeds and cuttings.		Webinar topics include: How to set up a Community Tree Nursery. Growing from seeds. Growing bare root trees. Biosecurity and pests/diseases. Business planning. Growing for wildlife and conservation purposes. Engaging with volunteers. Seed Collection and processingRange of guest speakers2021 onwardswww.fellowshipofthetrees.org/ctnc and https://www.youtube.com/@fellowshipofthetrees1947
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Horticulture Week podcastsA range of topics linked to key areas of horticulture
including trees and plant health.		Biosecurity and plant health are referred to in relation to all plants. The May 26th episode with A Yeomans of Plant Healthy is 'Biosecurity challenges'.Haymarket Media Group LimitedGuests interviewed by Hort Week Presenters.2020 onwardshttps://www.hortweek.com/podcasts
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Tree Nursery ToursTwo Scotland tree nurseries give a tour and share their practices. Worth a watch for England nurseries too. WateringWoodland Trust ScotlandAndy Robinson, woodland crofter on Mull, and Craig Shearer from Elsom Trees, Haddington2022Tree Nursery tours | Tree seed collection - YouTube
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Extracting and sowing willow seedA video guide to working with willow seed post seed collectingWillow seed extraction and sowingWoodland Trust ScotlandCraig Shearer from Elsom Trees, Haddington2023https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW9pV3rQMRY
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How to collect tree seedTo aid with tree seed collection. Collecting local provenance tree seed helps maintain genetic diversity in our native trees and enhances future biodiversity and climate adaptation. But which trees, from where, when and how to go about it?Collecting tree seed, written for Wales but carries relevance for EnglandDewis GwylltDewis Gwyllt2022https://www.dewisgwyllt.co.uk/2022/05/18/collecting-tree-seed-for-your-own-use/
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Collecting tree seed for your own useThe purpose of this short guide is to provide a brief checklist on how to sustainably collect high quality seed from native trees and to point readers towards relevant sources of more detailed information. It is mainly aimed at woodland managers wishing to collect seed from their local area for their own use, and without any intention to market the material.Collecting tree seed, written for Wales woodland managers but carries relevance for England CTNsDewis GwylltDewis Gwyllt2022https://www.dewisgwyllt.co.uk/2022/05/18/collecting-tree-seed-for-your-own-use/
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Biosecurity specific
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UK Plant Biosecurity Strategy - applies to the UK Government, Scottish Government and Welsh GovernmentThis plant biosecurity strategy has been created between the
UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments. To co-ordinate an agreed
approach and activities linked to plant biosecurity.
It contains a vision for the next five years.		Sets out four main outcomes:
A world class biosecurity regime.
A Society that values healthy plants.
A Biosecure plant supply chain (particularly relevant to those CTNs who are selling trees).
An enhanced technical capability.		Defra, Forestry Commission, Scottish Government, Welsh Government9th Jan 2023https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plant-biosecurity-strategy-for-great-britain-2023-to-2028/I don't think this is one CTNs need to read, it might overwhelm them with a lot of information this is not relevant, so I'm not sure I'd consider it a resource (RG).
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Requirements for providing trees for Government funded planting (England only). Information and support on how to comply with the
biosecure procurement requirement for suppliers of
plants and trees. Applies to England only, and only when supplying trees for government funded planting. 		Sets out the commitment made in the 'England Trees Action Plan', to ensure a new biosecure
procurement requirement for Government grants and contracts.
Details the Plant Healthy Scheme and the Ready to Plant scheme run by Fera. 		Forestry Commission22nd May 2023Government summary - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/biosecure-procurement-requirement-pilot-for-plants-and-trees
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Ready to Plant - https://readytoplant.fera.co.uk/
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Plant Healthy - https://planthealthy.org.uk/		Useful for CTNs to be aware of, if they provide trees for England Gov funded projects, but I'm unsure whether this is common for CTNs or not (RG).
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Tree Health Pilot Scheme, biosecurity protocol and capital itemsTo inform on Biosecurity protocols that need to be adhered
to on all sites. Part of the Tree Health Pilot Scheme (THP).		Useful guidance specific to those pests and diseases included in the THP scheme
Guidance on what to do with capital items and the creation of a Biosecurity cleaning kit for entering and leaving a site.		DEFRA24th May 2023 (updated).https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-2023/biosecurity-protocol-and-capital-itemsThis is for the Tree Health Pilot grant which is for woodland managers so isn't relevant to CTN's. There's other biosecurity guidance that I've included in the below resources that's better and more relevant to share so I'd advise remvoving this one (RG).
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Plant Healthy E Learning ModulesThe modules cover a range of subjects fundamental
to the management of plant health and biosecurity in the UK. It's free to register and login to use these modules. 		Five modules that cover all aspects of biosecurity:
Module 1 - Plant health regulations and controls
Module 2 - Harmful organisms and Pest Risk Analysis.
Module 3 - Pathways of Introduction and Spread.
Module 4 - Good biosecurity and the Plant Health Management Standard.
Module 5 - Plant health responsibility, training and recognition.		The Plant Health Alliance26th October 2020 onwardshttps://planthealthy.org.uk/resource-topics/e-learning-modules
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Forestry Learning Biosecurity E Learning
Modules		To inform and educate the learner on different aspects of biosecurity.Four modules that cover key aspects of biosecurity linked to forestry and tree work: Module 1 - Biosecurity Awareness. Module 2 - Biosecurity Dispersal Pathways. Module 3 - Biosecurity Measures. Module 4 - Biosecurity Personal Controls. Additional modules on Plant Passports and Import and Explort of Wood packaging materials are also included if necessary.Forestry Commission2023https://www.forestryelearning.org.uk/course/index.php?categoryid=62
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Application of Biosecurity in ArboricultureThe guiding principles and considerations outlined within this document are aimed at arboriculture and forestry professionals.
Many of these are also applicable
to other sectors or trades such as plant supply,
horticulture or forestry.		The following key areas of biosecurity are covered: Routine Biosecurity control measures.
Basic Biosecurity kit.
Detailed overview of what Biosecurity is and why best practice is so important.
Detailed overview of education for tree owners.
Guidance on sourcing stock that is biosecure.		Arboricultural AssociationCox, S & Roberts, J.2018https://www.trees.org.uk/Trees.org.uk/media/Trees-org.uk/Documents/eBooks/AA_GuidanceNote2_BiosecurityArboriculture-ebook.pdfA good introduction to biosecurity and why it's important. The actions are field based rather than nursery biosecurity (RG).
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Biosecurity guidance for when visiting woodlands / trees for seed collectionForestry Commissions 'Keep it Clean' campaign outlines how you should arrive and leave woodland and forestry sites with clean kit and boots. Biosecurity when in the field to prevent movement of tree pests and pathogens. A key action for seed collection is arriving and leaving with clean boots. Forestry CommissionGovernment webpage - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-the-introduction-and-spread-of-tree-pests-and-diseases
Leaflet - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6114ebc1e90e070542081bcc/Industry_leaflet_professionals_.pdf
Video - https://www.observatree.org.uk/tree-health/biosecurity/
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Biosecurity best practice for safe disposal of plant waste and spent growing mediaBest practice guide based on research at nurseries in Scotland, to reduce the risk of carrying and spreading disease through growing media. Nursery biosecurity and waste managementPlant Health CentreMatt Elliot, Sarah Green, Audrey Litterick, Alistair Yeomans2023https://www.planthealthcentre.scot/sites/www.planthealthcentre.scot/files/2023-03/PHC2021_02%20Plant%20Waste%20Guidance.pdf
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Biosecurity best practice for conservationBest practice guide for tree growing and planting in conservation. Last page includes specific information for nursery production which is great simple biosecurity advice. Biosecurity best practice in the nursery.Plant Health CentreRuth Mitchell, Matt Elliot, Henry Creissen, Lisa Ward2023https://www.planthealthcentre.scot/sites/www.planthealthcentre.scot/files/2023-09/biosecurity_best_practice_for_conservation_web.pdf
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Government grant schemes for tree nurseriesGrants available for tree production in England from Defra. Deadlines have passed but worth being aware in case they open again. DefraTree Production Capital Grant (closes 30th Jan 2024) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-production-capital-grant
Seed Sourcing Grant (closes 13th Feb 2024) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/seed-sourcing-grant
Tree Production Innovation Fund (closed) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-production-innovation-fund

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Examples of tree nursery biosecurity policiesExamples of tree nursery public positions on biosecurityCreating a biosecurity policyHilliers and MaelorHilliers - https://www.hillier.co.uk/policies/hillier-nurseries-biosecurity-policy/
Maelor - https://www.maelor.co.uk/about-us/plant-health-biosecurity/
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Pest and disease identification (to aid with biosecurity)
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Pests and Diseases Fact SheetsTo inform on Notifiable and Non Notifiable Pests and Diseases.Detailed factsheets on a range of pests and diseases. Each factsheet covers an
individual pest or disease. It is linked to whether one has to notify relevant authorities.
There are email addresses and other contact details for such in each country within the UK.		DEFRA2023https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/pests-and-diseases/pest-and-disease-factsheets/
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Observatree field ID guides and webpagesTo aid with identification of reportable pests and diseases. Free field guides for key pests and diseases of trees, also available to purchase in hard copy. Each web page includes a field ID guide and lots of other resources. Reporting key tree pests and diseases, maintaining good biosecurity.ObservatreeVarioushttps://www.observatree.org.uk/pests-and-diseases/priority-pests-and-diseases/
To buy hard copies - https://www.summerfieldbooks.com/search-results/?q=observatree
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Observatree Host of the Month resourcesTo aid with identification of reportable pests and diseases.Reporting key tree pests and diseases, maintaining good biosecurity.ObservatreeMatt Parratt, Forest Research2023 onwardshttps://www.observatree.org.uk/resource-library/host-of-the-month/
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Observatree training videosTo aid with identification of un-healthy trees for good biosecurity.Identifying trees that need reporting and biosecurity measures.ObservatreeVarioushttps://www.observatree.org.uk/resource-library/training-videos/
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Observatree pest and disease calendarTo help identification of pests and diseases in the field, when collecting seeds. Good biosecurity. ObservatreeObservatreehttps://www.observatree.org.uk/media/1426/pest-and-disease-calendar.pdf
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Diagnosis of ill-health in treesTo aid with identification of a wide range of tree pests and diseases to help with biosecurity measures. Good biosecurity. Arb AssoicationR.G. Strouts and T.G. Winter2013https://www.trees.org.uk/Book-Shop/Products/Diagnosis-of-Ill-Health-in-Trees-en (purchase required)
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Woodland Trust pest and disease pagesTo help identification of pests and diseases Good biosecurity. Woodland TrustRebecca Gosling and Matt Elliothttps://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/tree-pests-and-diseases/
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Forest Research pest and disease pagesTo help identification of pests and diseases and help on whether or not you need to report them, and how. Good biosecurity. Forest ResearchVariousPest and disease resources - Forest Research
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General guide to recognition of plant pests and diseasesTo aid with general ID of poor health and potential diagnosis to organism typeGood biosecurity and management of pests and diseases in the nursery.Ferahttps://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/assets/uploads/1.-Guide-to-the-detection-of-PD-Diseases.pdf
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