RNGR MISSION:

To supply people who grow forest and conservation seedlings with the very latest technical information.

ABOUT RNGR.net

Learn more about the RNGR program, its personnel and mission.

Note: Due to a lapse in federal funding, this USDA website will not be actively updated. Once funding has been reestablished, online operations will continue.
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Publications

  • Tree Planters' Notes

    This publication is dedicated to technology transfer and publication of research information relating to nursery production and outplanting of trees, shrubs, and native plants for reforestation, conservation, and restoration.

  • The Container Tree Nursery Manual

    This seven volume set provides a comprehensive overview of topics concerning the production of tree and woody shrub seedlings in containers.

  • Tropical Nursery Manual

    A Guide to Starting and Operating a Nursery for Native and Traditional Plants

    This comprehensive manual serves people who are starting or operating a nursery for native and traditional species in the tropics. Key concepts, principles, and processes are presented, based on proven practices and the best science available.

  • The Woody Plant Seed Manual

    General principles such as seed biology, harvesting, storage, testing as well as nursery practices.

  • RNGR.net includes a repository of approximately 12,000 searchable and downloadable articles relevant to nursery production, seedling quality, reforestation, tree improvement, germplasm conservation, and native plant restoration. Click here for more publications.
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