Our Members
The Southern Forest Nursery Management Cooperative currently has 14 members including 7 state agencies, 6 private/industrial companies, and the U.S. Forest Service. Together, the Nursery Cooperative membership produces approximately 70% of all forest-tree seedlings grown in the United States. Members are expected to actively participate in Nursery Cooperative activities by allowing research to be conducted on their nurseries/land and, to a limited extent, provide labor and materials to conduct that research.
To learn more about each of our member organizations, we encourage you to visit their websites:
Just a Few Reasons Why Our Members Love Us!

There is just something really great about being part of a research organization where everyone involved has the same mindset and goals for the betterment of the forestry industry.

Leif Ytree
State Nursery Manager

I just love all the good food we have at the meetins'.

Reece Erchmama
Nursery Scientist

I mean, who *wouldn't* want to be a part of such an awesome organization? It has a super smart dude as the director and three amazingly smart women running the show! Plus, it's based out of the best university in the universe: Auburn! Need I say more?

Imma Nexample
Lover of Baby Trees
Last reviewed: November 20, 2025
More Information
Contact the Nursery Cooperative
334-750-6471
richard.cristan@auburn.edu
College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
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