COLUMBIA - Tree planting season doesn't begin for several months, but anyone wanting to ''Grow Some Green'' should plan to purchase seedlings soon.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission began accepting seedling applications for bulk sales this week.

For 2007 it's offering more than 50 different species of softwoods and hardwoods, including the Cabbage Palmetto.

Investment-minded landowners will be particularly interested in the new Loblolly Pine selections, ''Cellfor Elite'' (varieties Q3802 & L3791).

This year there will be a maximum order of 50,000 Longleaf Pine seedlings per household.

There is increased demand for this species because the federal government has created incentives for its planting across the American South.

In response, the Forestry Commission has increased production of this tree to 2.25 million in an effort to keep up with demand.

Early order for these seedlings is strongly advised.

Tree planting season is December through February, but the Forestry Commission is working year-round in the interest of landowners wishing to make a financially and environmentally sound investment.

For more information on this year's seedling sales or for a catalog, call (803) 275-3578 or visit

www.state.sc.us/forest/nur.htm.

You must be logged in to comment.