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Appalachian Plant Materials Center
Updated
08/13/2008
Alderson, West Virginia
Established 1967
(Moved from Quicksand, KY to Alderson, WV in 1998)
The Appalachian Plant Materials Center provides plant
solutions for the rugged landscape of the southern Appalachian region. The Center provides
technical assistance to stabilize mine lands, protect streambanks and wildlife
habitat, improve hillside pastures, develop permanent cover crops, and protect
the quality of surface and ground water. The Center’s releases of improved
conservation plants include ‘Rhizo’ Kura clover, ‘Gobbler’ sawtooth oak and ‘Quickstand’ bermuda
grass.
Special Feature
New Name and First Release for Alderson Plant
Materials Center
Contact
PO Box 390/ Old Prison Farm Rd., County Route 3-29
Alderson, WV 24910
Telephone: 304.445.3005
FAX: 304.445.7049
Email:
John.Vandevender@wv.usda.gov
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