Where do the seeds for future forests come from? | Forester Asks Questions

Forester Asks Questions #19 - Imam Sayyed, Head of Plant and Seed Supply at Forestry England. In this episode of Forester Asks Questions, I’m joined by Imam Sayyed, Head of Plant and Seed Supply at Forestry England, to explore how the future of Britain’s forests is being shaped—starting at the seed level. We dive into Forestry England’s new seed processing centre and extractory at Delamere, discussing why it’s such a major step forward for UK forestry and tree supply resilience. Imam explains how seeds are sourced, processed and stored, and what this means for climate-ready forests and long-term timber production. We also talk about: • 🌳 Which tree species Forestry England is prioritising for future timber production • 🌍 The role of forest genetic resources in resilience, productivity and adaptation • 👷🏼‍♂️ The skills arnd training required in forest genetics by professionals in the sector to futureproof UK forestry Whether you’re a forester, woodland manager, student, policy-maker or just curious about how forests start from seed, this episode goes deep into one of the most importan, and least visible parts of forestry. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more forestry interviews and insights in the Forester Asks Questions series. 📺 Watch more episodes of Forester Asks Questions:    • Forester Asks Questions   🌐 Follow the conversation: #Forestry #ukforestry #foresterasksquestions #continuouscoverforestry #silviculture