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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.
In northwestern Missouri, people can bring their seed to MDC’s Northwest Regional Office at 701 James McCarthy Drive in St. Joseph on the following dates:
Those who bring seed to the Northwest Regional Office will receive a payment voucher. Payment will be made after the seed is accepted by the nursery. The nursery will quit accepting seed once the quota has been reached for that tree or shrub, so it would be best to call ahead to be sure there is still a need for the seed before collecting. 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 northwestern Missouri who have questions about tree species or how to check to see if the seed is good can contact MDC’s Northwest Regional Office at (816) 271-3100. People can also get more information from George O. White Nursery Manager Mike Fiaoni at Michael.fiaoni@mdc.mo.gov.
MDC staff out of the Northwest Regional Office are accepting the seed below (prices are by the pound):
