Environment DEC
From the January 2007 issue
Free Tree Seedlings for Schools and Sales to Public Begin
Free tree seedlings for spring planting are available through the DEC School Seedling Program to schools across the state. All school orders must be received at the Saratoga Tree Nursery by March 31, 2007. In addition, DEC's annual sale of tree and shrub seedlings to the public is underway and will continue through May.
Students become aware of their role in protecting the environment through personal involvement
School Program
The program for schools provides 50 tree seedlings or a mixed packet of 20 wildlife shrubs to any public or private school that would like to participate. Trees provide beauty, erosion control, shade, wildlife habitat and can act as a windbreak on school grounds. Planting 50 tree seedlings will require approximately 1,800 square feet, while shrub seedlings will require about half that space.
To participate, schools should contact the nursery by calling 518-587-1120 or 518-581-1439, beginning January 2, 2007, or their nearest DEC regional forestry office and request a School Seedling Program brochure containing all the information necessary to place an order.
Public Sale
More than 48 species of trees
and shrubs are produced at
the Saratoga Tree Nursery
DEC's annual sale of tree and shrub seedlings to the public also begins on January 2, 2007 and will continue through May. The Saratoga Tree Nursery produces more than 48 species of trees and shrubs and will have a variety of seedlings available. The minimum order for conifers and wildlife shrubs is 100, for hardwoods, 25 and for container stock, 50. Mixed packets of 20-100 wildlife shrubs also are available.
Landowners can get planting advice from their nearest DEC forestry office or private forestry consultant. The bulletin Trees and Shrubs is available from the nursery by calling 518-581-1439 or any DEC office. It contains helpful information on tree planting and a list of available species and prices.
To order seedlings, call the nursery weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM at 518-587-1120, beginning January 2, 2007. Call early for the best selection. Mail orders also are accepted and should be sent to: Saratoga Tree Nursery, 2369 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Seedlings are shipped from mid-April through mid-May.
