06/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/26/2024 13:12
SPRINGFIELD, 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 species. The nursery conducts seed collections periodically and collected seeds are grown into bare root seedlings. MDC is currently interested in species that produce seed late in the summer and in fall (see list below).
In southwest Missouri, people can bring seed to MDC's Southwest Regional Office at 2630 N. Mayfair in Springfield from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday through Oct. 31. The nursery will quit accepting seed once the quota is reached for that species, so it would be best to call ahead to be sure there is still a need for the seed that you are wanting to collect.
The nursery reserves the right to stop buying seed once needs are met. The nursery also reserves the right to reject seed that is poor quality, is not mature, or is mixed with refuse such as leaves and twigs. People in southwest Missouri who have questions about tree species or how to check to see if the seed is good can contact MDC Community Forester Justin Holmes at 417-895-6881, ext. 1632 or at [email protected]. People can also get information from George O. White Nursery Supervisor Mike Fiaoni at [email protected]. Information about managing trees on your property can be found at:
https://mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/forest-care.
Here is information about the MDC tree seed purchase program currently underway:
The following species are currently being accepted. All prices are per pound of fruit:
The following species will be accepted beginning July 10:
The following species will be accepted beginning July 31:
The following species will be accepted beginning Aug. 14:
The following species will be accepted beginning Aug. 28:
The following species will be accepted beginning Sept. 11:
The following species will be accepted beginning Sept. 25:
The following species will be accepted beginning Oct. 2:
The following species will be accepted beginning Oct. 23: