![]() For more information on these programs, visit: or call (732) 928-0029. For Arbor Day celebrations, the nursery offers 98 tube seedlings for $25. To find seedling distribution locations and dates, as well as additional information about trees, visit the State Forest Service Facebook page at or go to The nursery also offers the Third Grade Tree Team program, which provides third graders across the state with a free tree seedling when requested by schools. The nursery sells the majority of trees in packets of 100 to non-profit organizations and landowners who use the trees to reforest their land. The State Forest Nursery in Jackson grows 500,000 trees annually, helping to protect, preserve and promote native species such as the eastern red cedar, sycamore, and the northern red oak, which is New Jersey’s official state tree. “Residents should be mindful of their planting site’s surroundings by avoiding overhead utility lines and proximity to structures in case of storms, and considering the size of the tree when fully grown.” “The seedlings, which are about 2-3 feet high when distributed, should be planted promptly to ensure they take root and thrive,” State Forester John Sacco said. ![]() Each participating community will distribute seedlings on a designated date. The New Jersey State Forest Service will deliver the seedlings to 13 regional distribution centers for pick-up by those municipalities, which will then distribute them to residents through May 7. Including this year, the program has distributed 459,500 tree seedlings since 2014. This is the fourth year for the effort, which was launched to help communities after Superstorm Sandy destroyed thousands of trees in October 2012 as result of strong winds and record storm surges. “Through this campaign, residents can choose from among 34 different tree species provided by the State Forest Nursery in Jackson, including trees native to New Jersey.” “Trees are an important part of our communities in that they provide habitat for wildlife, offer shelter, beautify their surroundings, limit erosion and contribute to a healthy environment,” Commissioner Martin said. Proof of residency in the community where seedlings are distributed is not required. Municipalities that registered in February for the seedlings will receive up to 2,000 trees each for distribution to residents at designated locations, listed at Residents are eligible to receive up to five free seedlings at any distribution site. (17/P29) TRENTON – Some 112,500 free tree seedlings will be available to state residents in 128 municipalities through an ongoing partnership among the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign, State Forest Service and the non-profit Arbor Day Foundation Commissioner Bob Martin announced today. TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO RESIDENTS CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE 112,500 FREE TREE SEEDLINGS
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