Each year, approximately 140,000 seedlings are planted in northern Idaho through this program. 

The intention of the tree sales program is to promote conservation and the reforestation of critical areas within northern Idaho.

Seeds that have been collected from specific sites according to elevation and transfer zone are stored in a seed bank until grown into seedlings.

The seedlings are then container-grown into 5.5 cu. in. plugs at North Woods Nursery in Elk River, Idaho.  They are held in cold storage there until the seedlings are transported for planting.

The seedlings are made available to private landowners through conservation districts and consulting foresters.