State Forestry Division offers new seedling species for 2019 

SANTA FE, NM - The State Forestry Division Conservation Seedling Program fall sale begins Monday, July 8, 2019. More than 57,000 tree and shrubs will be available for purchase online at nmforestry.com, including a few species not previously offered. 

“We’re excited to offer a wide variety of seedlings to landowners who may be looking for something a little different,” said Conservation Seedling Program Manager Carol Bada. “This is the first year we’re offering pecan and Texas red oak”. Other seedlings include Arizona cypress, Rocky Mountain penstemon, ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, chokecherry, New Mexico foresteria and many more. 

Seedlings are available to landowners who own at least one acre of property in New Mexico. Landowners must also agree to use the seedlings for conservation purposes - this may include wildlife habitat, riparian restoration, wildlife habitat, erosion control, reforestation, Christmas tree plantations, or other conservation needs. 

One-year-old seedlings are sold in 10-cubic-inch containers and available in minimum lots of 49 of the same species for $80. Multi-species bundles are offered in one-season growth containers for the same price. Two-season, large container seedlings (40 cubic inch pot) are available in lots of 20 for $57. There is a $5 handling fee per order and all sales are final. 

The last day to order will be October 11, 2019. Distribution will take place between September 16 and October 18. The last day to pick up seedlings at the Santa Fe distribution center will also be October 18. 

A full list of seedlings and ordering information is available at nmforestry.com. Payment with a Discover Card, Master Card, or Visa is accepted online. Checks are also accepted with mail-in application forms, which can be downloaded from the website. Landowners who wish to have an order form mailed to them should contact the New Mexico State Forestry Division at (505) 476-3325. 

There is an additional $10 fee for UPS orders due to increase in shipping costs. Seedlings may also be picked up at the NM State Forestry seedling warehouse, Casa de Arboles (Tree House), 3250 Calle Princessa Juana, in Santa Fe. Hours of operation are Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. A map to the distribution center is available online at nmforestry.com. 

All proceeds are reinvested back into the NM State Forestry Conservation Seedling Program.