Forest reproductive material

 

The menu links on the left of this page will display information about the following topics:

Introduction to Forest Reproductive Material (FRM)

• Details about how the FRM Regulations have been implemented in Great Britain
• Information about the rules for importing and exporting FRM
• A Guidance booklet and a separate list of the species that are controlled under the Regulations are available

Some essential definitions
Definitions of the six types of basic material, the four categories of reproductive material, Regions of Provenance and the definition of Marketing for FRM purposes.

Collecting FRM
A “Quick Guide” to the process with the required forms available

Marketing and supplying FRM

• How to Register as a supplier
• How and when to apply for a Master Certificate
• Requirements for selling FRM and the documentation that must be kept by the seller

• Linking from this page you will also find information on:

Importing and Exporting FRM
Requirements for marketing FRM in other countries.

Keeping records
Necessary documentation for suppliers.

National Register

• How entries in the Register are structured
• How the entry codes are used
• How to register material

Voluntary Scheme
Details of the Forestry Commission’s Voluntary Scheme for the Certification of Native Trees and Shrubs.

Getting more information
Contact details for FRM queries are available from the last link on the left hand side. If you have more general queries then you can use the Contact Us button at the top of the web pages to send us an email.