Plant Trees
Today's tiny tree seedlings are tomorrow's towering forests.
While many species regenerate naturally, landowners may want to proactively plant seedlings for many reasons.
Planting seedlings is a great way to restore open or degraded areas, improve wildlife habitat, and support clean air and water. It is also a tool to cultivate specific ecosystems or foster the growth of desirable native species.
For those thinking long-term, planting trees can also be an investment—growing future timber or possibly generating carbon credits. Beyond the financial side, trees provide beauty and privacy, offer numerous benefits to health and wellbeing, and leave a living legacy for future generations.
So What's Next?
If planting trees is part of your vision for your property, we invite you to check out the East Tennessee Nursery, a 500-acre enterprise managed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry to support conservation and reforestation goals.
If you are wondering if planting seedlings is right for your property or not sure what species are best for your land, talk to your local area forester today.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Division of Forestry manages the East Tennessee Nursery, which grows over 3 million seedlings each year to support reforestation, conservation, and urban & community forestry goals. The Nursery is open annual from September to April.