Tree seeds are of course critical to future forests. Management of high quality seed of known origin is crucial if our future forests are to withstand the impacts of climate change. Despite this, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has decided to close the Ontario Tree Seed Plant (OTSP) in less than a year. …The shutdown decision came as a surprise – no analysis of other delivery or cost-cutting options, and no consultation with clients, stakeholders and the community. Historically, MNR seed program staff managed seed for government programs that annually planted over 100 million trees on Crown land in Northern Ontario, and up to 20 million on private land in southern Ontario. …The OTSP closure is a game changer – with the potential to be a game ender. …Where will next year’s seed crops be processed?