Lincoln Oakes Nursery
The “LINCOLN” unit of the Nursery traces its origins to the early 1930s, when it began as the Mandan Nursery under the Bureau of Plant Industry. Serving as both a production nursery and a plant testing facility, it was transferred to the Soil Erosion Service in 1935—just one month before the agency became known as the Soil Conservation Service. The nursery was then relocated to the area between Bismarck and Mandan and renamed the Heart River Nursery. Eventually, the Soil Conservation Service moved it to its current site on the parade grounds of the former Fort Lincoln Military Post. In 1953, when the U.S. Department of Agriculture discontinued all Soil Conservation Service nurseries, the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts took over operation of the 355-acre Fort Lincoln unit south of Bismarck.
Lincoln-Oakes Nursery is dedicated to producing high-quality, regionally adapted plant materials to support conservation, wildlife habitat, and restoration efforts across the Central and Northern United States and Canada.
Mission
Storage of Bareroot Stock
Proper storage of bareroot tree stock keeps roots moist and cool, preventing drying or decay. This ensures healthy seedlings, higher survival rates, and stronger growth after planting.
Care and Handling Requirements of Bareroot Stock
Learn more on how to properly care and handle bareroot tree stock to ensure the best results when plating.