Government Agencies, Programs and Services

George O. White State Forest Nursery

http://www.mdc.mo.gov/forest/nursery/seedling/
Missouri residents may order a variety of seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, as well as wildlife food and cover. Orders are taken from mid-fall to early spring and filled once yearly in spring.

Green Landscaping with Native Plants

http://www.epa.gov/greenacres/navland.html
This site, developed by the US Enviromental Protection Agency, has information about reducing energy consumption through the use of natural landscaping. While some of the information focuses on the Great Lakes region of the United States it contains a good deal of general information about using natives that will be useful in Missouri and surrounding states.

Missouri Department of Conservation Private Land Services

http://www.mdc.mo.gov/landown/
The Private Land Services Division of MDC includes a dedicated staff of resource professionals called Private Land Consultants (PLC) that work with landowners to improve forest, fish and wildlife conditions on their property. The mission of this Division is to help Missouri landowners achieve their land use objectives in ways that enhance the conservation of Missouris natural resources. Private Land Conservationists will provide personal one-on-one service and can help you inventory your property to decide what steps are needed to attain your goals. They will help you plan land use and prescribe burns and can recommend local professional contractors to execute part or all of your project. Call 573-751-4115 ext. 3237 for more information or go to "Meet Your PLC" on this site.

Missouri Ecotype Program

http://www.plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/mopmc
The Missouri Ecotype Program (MOEP) strives to create a commercially available supply of several native plant species of local origin. Contact the Elsberry Plant materials Center for more information. Phone: (573) 898-2012.

Plant Conservation Alliance

http://www.nps.gov/plants/
The PCA is a consortium of ten federal government member agencies and more than 225 non-federal cooperators representing various disciplines within the conservation field: biologists, botanists, habitat preservationists, horticulturists, resources management consultants, soil scientists, special interest clubs, non-profit organizations, concerned citizens, nature lovers, and gardeners. PCA Members and Cooperators work collectively to solve the problems of native plant extinction and native habitat restoration, ensuring the preservation of our ecosystem. The web site lists projects and progress.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service

http://www.mo.nrcs.usda.gov
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the federal government agency that works hand-in-had with people to conserve natural resources on private lands. Using scientific and technical expertise, and partnerships with Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) and others, they help conserve all natural resources on private lands.