Welcome to the NH State Forest Nursery Store
Sales begin in December and run through May.
Pickup and shipping start in the spring and are weather dependent, but typically run from mid-April through late May. Please see Shipping & Pickup for more information.
We offer more than 50 species of bare-root seedling for sale to the public. All our seedlings are grown from seed in our own seedbeds to ensure they are well adapted to the regional climate and conditions. Our seedlings are great for:
- Wildlife food and cover
- Reforestation
- Erosion control and stream bank stabilization
- Christmas tree plantations
- Site reclamation
- Hedgerows for wind and snow breaks
Inventory Update
We are offering several new hardwood species this year, including white oak, shagbark hickory, white ash, black cherry, and pitch pine. Unfortunately, the late season frost in May of 2023 continues to have an impact on the availability of both Balsam fir and Fraser fir. Inventory numbers for these species will be very limited again this year, and possibly next year before we get into seedlings not impacted by the unusual weather event.
This was our first season using our new irrigation system which allows us to water more efficiently and save energy. A new tractor was also added to the fleet this year, and plans are in the early stages of development for an expansion of the walk-in cooler and a redesign of the counting and shipping areas.
About Inventory
Our store tracks inventory in real-time for each species. We base our starting inventories on conservative estimates taken in the fall. If an item sells out, there is a chance inventory will be added in the spring as we lift the seedlings from the seed beds. Please check back regularly between mid-April through mid-May if the item you want is sold out. Inventory will be updated on Mondays.
About Order Sizes
We set limits for order sizes to allow as many people as possible to purchase seedlings. These limits accommodate the majority of our customers’ needs. If you require quantities above these pre-set limits, please contact us. Several limited inventory species have lower limits as noted in bold in the Product Description. We strictly adhere to the set amounts for limited species.
