Increasing seedling tree protection for the university nursery

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Washington Office Acquisitions awarded a $320,000.00 Project Grant to Kansas State University (K-State) under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664). The grant funds will be used to increase seedling tree protection for the university's nursery over the performance period of July 17, 2023 to November 30, 2027. As a land-grant university, K-State has extensive experience providing research, education, and extension services to federal agencies across disciplines like sustainable agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management. The Cooperative Forestry Assistance program supports the advancement of forest resources management and conservation, including developing and distributing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings. This grant will enable K-State to enhance the protection and care of seedlings at its nursery, contributing to the program's objectives.