ODNR accepts orders for seedlings

COLUMBUS -- Orders for tree seedlings are now being taken by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.
The seedlings, available in groups of 25, are 1 to 2 years old and bare rooted. A minimum order of 100 trees is required.
The Division of Forestry, the state's largest producer of tree seedlings in the state, sells more than 3,000,000 trees each year. The seedlings are sold for use in reforestation, wildlife habitat development, erosion control, windbreaks and other conversation projects.
More than 40 varieties of trees are available, including white pine, sweetgum, white oak, red oak, black walnut and bald cypress. Species selection and availability are best in the fall. Some species, such as burr oak, hazelnut and sycamore, are in short supply and sell out early.
Selecting the proper type of tree for a particular location and soil characteristic is essential for a successful planting. For availability of various tree species and prices, or for a list of service forester office locations by county and telephone numbers, contact the Division of Forestry toll free at (877) 691-8733 or online at ohioodnr.com.