The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is an acknowledged leader in the science of natural resource management. One of the missions of the State and Private Forestry division is to provide leadership and share information with other people and organizations.

This web site was developed by the technical specialists of the Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetic Resources (RNGR) program whose mission is to supply people who grow forest and conservation seedlings with the very latest technical information, and to provide links to other organizations and individuals with similar interests. As you browse through the following sections, we hope that you learn more about the art and science of raising forest and conservation plants. Note that many of the listed publications and services are free and that you can order complimentary copies by sending us your mailing address.

We will also strive to respond personally to any individual inquiries, but please be patient as our time and resources are limited. Thank you for visiting our web site and helping us to manage and conserve our natural resources.

Learn about the history of RNGR, how it was formed, how it's grown, and how it has influenced reforestation, nurseries and genetics for our nations forests.

Meet the people behind RNGR.

RNGR annual reports detail the work and activities of the RNGR team by year and also highlight the workplan for the coming year.