TRADER/ CORPORATE APPLICATION FOR NATIVE SEED INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION
Instruction notes for completing this application:
- For initial application
- Insert N/A if question not applicable
- Please refer to FloraBank ‘Guidelines and Codes of Practice’ where relevant
Please note that answering ‘no’ to any of the questions may not preclude an applicant from gaining Accreditation. The application questions are utilised to provide an overall picture of the applicant's capabilities, experience and knowledge.
Type of applicant / Tick below / Name of Business1. Trader/Broker
(not a seed collector)
2. Corporate
(collects seed)
Address / Please tick which contact information you would like listed on our website: you can choose to list your address,phone number and email. If you choose not to select any contact details then only your name will be shown. /
Street
City / State: / Postcode:
Phone
Mobile
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All Applicants(Corporate and Brokers)1 / Years company has been in seed business
2 / Regions worked in and for whom (Company or Supplier)
3 / Do you always provide correct provenance seed when required to do so by clients?Answer Yes or No / Yes / No
4 / How do you examine seed to ensure it is of merchantable quality?
5 / Where do you store your seed and in what sort of containers?
Please describe the storage facility and the conditions of storage (including temperature and relative humidity - describe how this information is recorded) and please provide photographs.
6 / How do you monitor your seed stocks to check on seed condition throughout its storage life?
7 / If getting seed from freelance collectors, how do you check that the freelancer is currently accredited?
CorporateApplication only
8 / Number & names of nominated accredited collectors in company*
(please provide list if more than 4)
*each collector nominated must also complete an individual application form for accreditation but at no extra cost. / 1.
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9 / Are you, or do you consult with or employ a botanist/s?Answer Yes or No / Yes / No
10 / If so provide name/s
11 / How do you accurately verify identification of collected species?
12 / Do you work in Phytophthora affected areas?
Answer Yes or No / Yes / No
13 / If answer to above is yes, please describe how you would manage risk in Phytophthora affected areas?
14 / Do you always collect in a sustainable fashion as per FloraBank Guidelines?Answer Yes or No / Yes / No
15 / When collecting do you ensure that vegetation is not unnecessarily damaged or understorey plants trampled? Refer FloraBank – Model Code of Practice.Answer Yes or No / Yes / No
16 / Do you have a suitable microscope to examine seed and carry out cut tests?Answer Yes or No
Please provide photograph / Yes / No
17 / How do you dry your collected seed?
Please describe the methods used.
18 / Do you observe the Safety Issues for drying, extraction and cleaning of seed as stated in FloraBank Guidelines No. 2?Answer Yes or No / Yes / No
19 / Do you keep a spreadsheet or database to record all collection, processing, storage and supply details? Please describe.
20 / Outline recent professional development details e.g. seminars, training courses attended (see RIAWA Accreditation Guidelines 3.7)
Signatures of all the company directors are required. Where the application is for a partnership signatures of both partners is required.
21 / I/We confirm that all the above details are correct.
I/We have read thoroughly and will abide with the RIAWA Seed Industry Standards as published on their website.
I/We agree to conduct all business operations in an ethical and honest manner.
I/We agree to authenticate the provenance of all seed supplied.
I/We have read through and understand the Flora Bank seed collection guidelines.
As a supplier I/We will only supply seed as accredited seed when it has been supplied from an accredited collector. / Name/s:
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Signature/s:
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Date:
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