2022 Conservation Seedling program spring sale begins
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resource Department's Forestry Division has begun its 2022 Conservation Seedling Program spring sale.
About 30,000 tree and shrub seedlings became available for purchase online on Dec. 6, according to a New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources news release.
Orders will no longer be taken after April 15, 2022.
Available seedling species include ponderosa pine, chokecherry, native plum, Afghanistan pine, Arizona cypress, bur oak and golden currant.
These seedlings can be used for a variety of things such as windbreaks, erosion control, watershed restoration, reclamation projects, reforestation and supporting wildlife habitats, according to the news release.
Seedling prices
One-year-old, small container seedlings (10 cubic inch container) of the same species are available in minimum lots of 49 for $80.
Two-season, large container seedlings (40 cubic inch container) are available in lots of 20 for $57.
Bareroot seedlings are sold for $32 per bundle with a two-bundle minimum order. There is a $5 handling fee per order and an additional $10 fee per lot for all UPS orders.
All sales are final. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, seedlings will be shipped through UPS or by curbside pickup at the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Forestry Division headquarters, 3250 Calle Princess Juana in Santa Fe on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
"COVID-19 protocols are expected to be followed at all times, including wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing of six feet," the news release states.
Distribution begins March 7 and ends April 22. All orders must be placed by April 15.
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All money raised by the seedling sale goes to the Conservation Seedling Program.
Seedlings can be ordered online at emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/seedlings.
Landowners who need an order form mailed to them should contact Conservation Seedling Program Manager Carol Bada at carol.bada@state.nm.us or call 505-660-0412 by April 8.
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