The Norwegian Forest Seed Foundation is based in Hamar and has been active since 1985. The organization focuses on research and development in forestry, with a specific goal of providing quality seeds to Norwegian forestry. They offer guidance related to seeds and plants, as well as the sale of forest seeds, making them an important player in the industry.
One of the foundation's specialties is forest plant breeding, where they work with provenance selectors to help customers choose the right plant for different conditions. They also collect pine cones for seed production, which is an essential part of the process to ensure the quality of the seeds. The foundation also has a focus on the preservation of pine, which is important for traditional wooden boat building.