09/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2024 07:56
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation's (MDC) George O. White Tree Nursery in Licking is currently purchasing seed from the public for a variety of tree and shrub species. The nursery conducts seed collections annually, and collected seeds are grown into bare root seedlings.
People can bring their seed to MDC's Northwest Regional Office on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Seed may also be brought to the office on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 12 - 4:30 p.m.
The nursery is currently accepting seed below (prices are by the pound):
MDC reserves the right to stop buying seed once needs are met. Call the Northwest Regional Office at 816-271-3100 to confirm seed needs before collecting. MDC also reserves the right to reject seed that is poor quality, is not mature, or is mixed with refuse such as leaves and twigs.
A special use permit will be required to collect seeds on conservation areas. More information can be found online at https://mdc.mo.gov/permits/special-use-permits.
The Northwest Regional Office is located at 701 James McCarthy Drive on the Missouri Western State College campus. To inquire about free collection bags, name tags or general information regarding the seed buy, call 816-271-3100.