LDAF Superior Loblolly Pine seedlings are from our first generation seed orchards. These seed orchards have been tested for superior growth and disease resistance. The growth rates on these seedlings average about 17% increase in growth rates from wild or woods run seedlings.

Boll weevil eradication is accomplished with two techniques - Pheromone traps for detection & chemical treatments for control. The program begins with autumn diapause applications. In subsequent years, traps are placed around cotton fields in the spring as cotton is planted. Traps are monitored & pesticide applications are made to all infested areas. For boll weevil eradication to be successful, all cotton fields must be monitored.

There is a State cost-share program called the “Forestry Productivity Program” that pays for approximately 50% of the cost of site preparation and planting of trees.  Landowners with five acres or more to be planted are eligible.  There is also various Federal cost-share programs that assist landowners with this as well. 

LDAF has a small seedling packet sale each year during the first full week of March that consists of six hardwood seedlings for $5 and 20 pines for $5. The sale is located at each of our Forestry District Offices, at our Central Office in Baton Rouge, and our Opelousas office.

The inspection fee shall be due on the total pounds of seed at first point of sales distribution by the seller of the seed.