Willowbrook is one of the only nurseries in Canada on the Canadian Nursery Certification Program. We are very proud of this distinction and work very hard to adhere to all the programs standards. This program allows us to process USA bound orders quickly and ship them efficiently. Below is a description of the program from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency:
- The CNCP is a phytosanitary certification program for Canadian nurseries and greenhouses that ship nursery stock to the United States (U.S.), or within Canada. The CNCP offers an alternative to traditional phytosanitary certification, which is based on final product inspection immediately prior to shipping. The CNCP uses a systems approach to mitigate pest risk. It has several components, including documenting the production and pest management practices, auditing and reviewing the system, and determining pest prevalence during production. Under the CNCP certified facilities implement procedures to ensure that the plants they ship meet the requirements of the CNCP and are free of pests of concern.