Property/Site Owners
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Sell Tree Seed to Us
Each year, the Reforestation Program purchases quality seed from locally adapted native trees and shrubs to meet reforestation goals in Wisconsin. A large portion of this seed is purchased from local collectors. If you are interested in becoming a…
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Ordering Tree and Shrub Seedlings
Our online ordering season has now closed. Ordering for spring of 2026 will begin in the fall of 2025. Attention 4th grade teachers: Free tree seedling ordering for Arbor Day 2025 has now ended.
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Bare root reforestation nurseries
The inclusion or exclusion of a nursery on this list is not meant to be an endorsement or condemnation by the Department. This list of private nurseries serving Wisconsin and distributing seedlings for reforestation and conservation planting…
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Give a Gift of Green
Through "Give a Gift of Green" you can purchase quality nursery stock through our Reforestation Program to give to another person to plant on his or her land. Your thoughtfulness will plant a legacy for the future and will contribute towards a…
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are tree and shrub applications accepted? All seedling applications are accepted the first Monday in October, for planting the following spring. Species are available until the inventories are sold out or the completion of lifting and…
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Purchase Seed From Us
Sowing tree seeds is a reforestation alternative to planting seedlings on some sites. This approach requires specialized site preparation, an understanding of seeding methods and post seeding followup for the best chance of success. The following…
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Caring for Planted Trees
Following tree planting, proper care of the seedlings is necessary to help ensure a successful project. Competition from weeds, diseases and insects, damage from animals and environmental factors all play a role in the success of a reforestation…
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Plantation Planning and Design
Setting goals Think about how your reforestation project relates to short- and long-term landowner goals. Such goals might include producing income from timber, improving habitat for specific wildlife species, restoring a natural plant…