Forestry

State Nursery Program

Trees and Seeds

Tree Planting Information

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Questions and Answers About Buying Trees

When and where do the nurseries accept tree & shrub applications?

We begin accepting applications the first Monday of October. All tree & shrub applications are sent to the Griffith nursery for processing.

What are my payment options?

We accept checks or money orders made payable to the Department of Natural Resources. Orders submitted by January 31st should not send money with the application. A billing invoice and order confirmation will be mailed to you with payment due within 30 days of the invoice date. Orders submitted on or after February 1st must send full payment with the application.

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Who can order DNR seedlings?

Wisconsin landowners may purchase DNR seedlings for reforestation and conservation purposes. DNR seedlings may not be used for decorative, ornamental, landscaping purposes, or Christmas trees.

What is a minimum order?

A minimum order must consist of a total of 1000 tree seedlings or 500 shrubs or one packet. Trees and shrubs may be purchased in increments of 100 of each species.

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How do I receive the bulk price?

In order to receive the bulk or ungraded price on our trees, you must order 3,000 or more of a single species and age class. For example, 3,000 2-year old white pine @ $96.00 per thousand is $288.00.

How will I know if I am going to receive the trees I ordered?

A confirmation will be sent to you as soon as your order has been processed showing the species we have reserved for you. Along with the confirmation is your invoice for submitting payment to us within 30 days. Please note – Full payment must accompany orders submitted on or after February 1st.

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What happens if you can only fill part of my order?

We will fill the order with the stock you requested that is available. We do, however, encourage you to list 2nd choices on the application to insure that you will receive all the trees you need. You will receive a notice that some of the species you requested are sold out or that we have made substitutions to your order based on the 2nd choices you have listed. A refund will be issued within three weeks which will give you an opportunity to call us with additional adjustments should you choose to do so.

When do my trees arrive?

Approximate seedling availability is April to mid-May, depending upon weather. You may choose to pick up your trees at the nearest state nursery and then you will be contacted by the nursery to schedule a pick up date. You may also choose to have your seedlings delivered on a county truck and your local DNR forester will notify you of the pick up location and date.

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How big is a typical seedling?

3-year old white spruce 3-year old white spruce
2-year old red pine 2-year old red pine
2-year old red oak 2-year old red oak

Who should I contact to advise me on the correct species to plant or any other technical information I may need?

Call the DNR forester in the county where you will be planting the trees. The address and telephone number are listed on the back of the tree application.

Who should I call if I have any questions regarding my order?

Please call or email Jeremiah Auer or Carey Skerven at the Griffith State Nursery (715) 424-3700 for any concerns you may have regarding your tree order.

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Last Revised: Monday July 30 2007