| The George O. White State Forest Nursery, near Licking, MO, again is offering Missouri residents a variety of seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, as well as wildlife food and cover. Seedling bundles range from $3 to $24.
In addition to individual species choices, several bundles of mixed species, designed for special purpose plantings, may be purchased. These include a wildlife cover bundle, conservation bundle, quail cover bundle, extra-large nut tree bundle, and two nature bundles.
According to conservation officials, the time you place your order - not the delivery date - determines your priority for reserving trees. It is important to place orders as soon as possible because reservations for trees are made on a "first-come, first-serve" basis until supplies are depleted. Each year many species sell out quickly.
You may have your trees shipped to you, or you may pick them up at the Licking nursery.
Persons planning to make large plantings may wish to request free advice from the Missouri Department of Conservation Forester or Wildlife Services Biologist for their area. These individuals may be contacted through the Missouri Department of Conservation Offices in Neosho or Joplin or by writing directly to State Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
University of Missouri Guide Sheets: G5008 "How to Plant Forest Trees", G5006 "Before You Order Tree Seedlings", G5900 "Planting Tree Windbreaks in Missouri" and G5009 "Mechanical Tree Planting" are among those available at the University of Missouri Extension Center in each county.
For additional information, or to order trees online, go here. Order forms with prices listed for each species also are available at the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center located in the Courthouse Basement, Carthage, MO or by calling (417) 358-2158. Go Back |
