Conservation Trees and Shrubs

The Kansas Forest Service maintains and operates a conservation seedling nursery where a variety of tree and shrub species are produced, procured and distributed for conservation plantings in Kansas and surrounding states. The seedlings are available to both public and private entities or individuals that are committed to conservation-related projects including for: woodlots, windbreaks, educational purposes, riparian/streambank vegetation, Christmas tree production, wildlife enhancement and timber production.

Upcoming Changes to Conservation Tree Sales Due to Facility Construction

The Kansas Forest Service is constructing a new headhouse and making important facility improvements to our greenhouse to better serve Kansas landowners in the years ahead. While this work is underway, our Conservation Tree Sales schedule will be temporarily adjusted. Here’s what to expect:

Fall 2026: No Conservation Tree Sale due to construction.

Spring 2027: Sale will resume with bareroot stock only. Containerized evergreens (conifers) will not be available this season.

Fall 2027: We expect to offer containerized deciduous trees and shrubs, but no conifer species will be available at this time.

These temporary changes will help ensure we can safely complete construction and return with improved capacity to grow and provide high-quality seedlings for conservation plantings across Kansas. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we invest in facilities that will strengthen this program for the long term. If you have questions about availability, planning future plantings, or selecting alternative species, our foresters are here to help.