Field Guide to Collecting Cones in British Columbia

The guide will show which tree these pine cones are from.

The publication "A Field Guide to Collecting Cones of British Columbia Conifers" is not for the casual cone collector. This is a government publication produced for the agricultural collection of conifer seed.

Scope

This 102-page book packs a lot of punch. It covers cone evaluation, collection techniques and proper handling between the time of initial harvesting and the seed extraction plant. It is full of charts, illustrations and photographs. It also includes forms such as "Seed and Vegetative Material Dealer's License (FS 786) ."

Access

You can view this resource in three ways. The cheapest and easiest for most people with a computer will be to view it in PDF form. It is available by searching the British Columbia government's publications website. Crown Publications provides an opportunity to purchase a bound copy.

Broader View

Conifer seed production and collection are an important part of the timber industry in British Columbia and the Ministry of Forestry and Range provides many resources and forms of support for those interested in becoming a part of that industry.

References

• British Columbia: A Field Guide to Collecting Cones of British Columbia Conifers
• British Columbia: PDF of A Field Guide to Collecting Cones of British Columbia Conifers
• Crown Publications: Search result for A Field Guide to Collecting Cones of British Columbia Conifers
• BC Ministry of Forests and Range: Tree Seed Center