Volunteer Registration Form

Volunteer Registration Form

The Black Ash Community Action Network (BACAN) is a collaborative, Ontario-wide volunteer initiative to collect black ash seed for long-term preservation — a new addition to the Invasive Species Centre’s Community Science Program.
DISCLAIMER:

To participate in black ash seed collection as part of this initiative, you MUST be registered as a volunteer with the Invasive Species Centre (ISC) by completing and submitting this form. Black ash is a protected species under provincial legislation, and volunteer registration is required to collect seed in compliance with the Species Conservation Act, 2025. ISC cannot accept seed submissions from individuals or organizations that are not registered.
Section 1: Contact Information
Full Name:

First NameLast Name
Volunteers will receive a free training kit which includes black ash identification and seed collection resources. Please enter your shipping address below:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail:
example@example.com
Preferred Contact Method (email/phone)
Section 2: Affiliation & Region
Which of the following best describes you? (select all that apply):

Other
Name of Organization/Community/Municipality:
Position Title (if applicable):
Region(s) where you can collect seed (e.g., Northeastern Ontario, Southeastern Ontario):
Nearest municipality and/or township (list all that apply):
Section 3: Experience & Capacity
Do you have any prior experience collecting seeds or participating in ecological monitoring?
If yes, please describe:
Acquiring tree location data is mandatory for seed collection. Do you have access to the following? (select all that apply):
If "Neither" was selected, can you obtain access to either option?
Volunteers must opt in to receive email updates from the Invasive Species Centre (ISC) to stay informed about seed collection activities. Email communication will be exclusive to this initiative.
Section 4: Volunteer Agreement and Waiver
Please read and acknowledge the following:

I understand that participation in this initiative is voluntary and involves working outdoors in various environmental conditions. I agree to follow all protocols provided for safe and responsible seed collection, and I will respect private property and ensure that landowner permission is obtained prior to conducting any seed collection or mapping activities on private lands. I also understand that collected seeds will be shared with partner agencies and used for conservation purposes as outlined in the program.

By signing below, I agree to release the Invasive Species Centre and its partners from any liability related to my participation in this initiative.
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Volunteer Registration Form

Section 1: Contact Information

Section 2: Affiliation & Region

Section 3: Experience & Capacity

Section 4: Volunteer Agreement and Waiver