PVS: Forum on Seeds for a Sustainable Environment (FOSSE)
The Forum on Seeds for a Sustainable Environment was established in 2001 to provide an opportunity for environmental, organic, consumer and industry representative organisations to discuss with Defra and the devolved administrations areas of common concern, to be briefed on new national and international developments, and to contribute new ideas to the formulation of policy in these areas. It will help Defra and the devolved administrations to develop an inclusive, flexible and responsive way of working with those organisations which have an interest in these matters.
FOSSE is now temporarily suspended. Please refer to the letter (PDF 30KB) that explains why.
The Terms of Reference:
'to provide an opportunity for environmental, consumer and industry representatives to discuss strategies for the development of plant breeding and seed production in the context of promoting sustainable agriculture and a sustainable environment, including issues raised in international fora'.See also
Page last modified:
10 January 2007