The J.W. Toumey Nursery is located one-half mile east of Watersmeet, Michigan, on Old U.S.
Highway 2, in the center of the Ottawa National Forest. Under the management of the
Nursery Superintendent, the nursery raises tree seedlings for planting on
seven National Forests in the Lake States including the Ottawa, Huron-Manistee, and
Hiawatha in Michigan; the Nicolet and Chequamegon in Wisconsin; and, the Chippewa and
Superior in Minnesota.
Approximately 3.8 million seedlings are raised and distributed annually by the
nursery, which has a total inventory near 8 million. Principal species include red pine,
jack pine, white pine, spruce, and red oak. In addition to timber reforestation, many
seedlings are raised for research, wildlife plantings, and erosion control.
Along with the bareroot stock the Nursery also has two 140' greenhouses which produce
approximately 250 thousand containerized seedlings, and one grafting greenhouse
used for superior trees and propagation of cuttings.
And approxiametely 2 acres growing miscellaneous wild flowers and grasses.
The Nursery includes 110 acres, with 55 acres currently available for planting. The
number of trees grown in the Nursery is determined by each National Forest's yearly
projected needs. At full capacity, it is capable of producing 7.2 million seedlings per
year.
The J.W. Toumey Nursery personnel provide hosted tours for a wide range of groups
including: Michigan Tech University forestry students, grade school and high school
students, numerous Trees for Tomorrow groups including senior citizens and people with
disabilities, and individuals with an interest in Nursery practices. For more information
on tours you can contact Toumey Nursery at:
Old U.S. 2 East, Watersmeet Mi. 49969 or phone 906-358-4523, Fax
906-358-0493.
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