Climate-based seed transfer

Science-based seed transfer is the foundation for effective reforestation and genetic adaptation of stock planted as part of B.C.’s sustainable forest management system.

Climate Based Seed Transfer (CBST) is an important climate change adaptation strategy to promote healthy, resilient and productive forests and ecosystems through the matching of seedlings/seedlots to future (projected) planting site climates. 

The Climate-Based Seed Transfer (CBST) project falls within the 'Resilience' component of the broader Climate-Based Genetic Resource Management initiative led by the Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch, and the strategic plan and vision championed and led by the Forest Genetics Council of British Columbia.  For more information, visit the Climate-Based Seed Transfer Project. To learn more about the science behind CBST see our technical report, A Proposed Climate-based Seed Transfer System for British Columbia January 2017 (PDF).

Extension and training

Webinars:

• CBST Introductory Webinar (PDF, 1.9MB)
• CBST Introductory Webinar (WMV, 18MB) - recorded May 17, 2018

Bulletins:

• Transitioning British Columbia to Climate-Based Seed Transfer (CBST) – New! July 2020 (PDF, 223KB)
• What is climate based seed transfer (CBST) October 2019 (PDF, 347KB)
• CBST and assisted migration October 2019 (PDF, 355KB)
• CBST and genetic suitability October 2019 (PDF, 336KB)
• CBST and impacts, risks and benefits October 2019 (PDF, 430KB)
• CBST and seed selection and deployment October 2019 (PDF, 264KB)
• CBST and forest health October 2019 (PDF, 367KB)
• Cone Collection and Climate Based Seed Transfer May 2018 (PDF, 263KB)
• CBST Information Bulletin April 2018 (PDF, 534KB)
• CBST Information Note Jan. 2017 (PDF, 938KB)
• CBST Questions and Answers Jan. 2017(PDF, 368KB)
• CBST Glossary Jan. 2017 (PDF, 581KB)