For more than 30 years, MTDC has provided safer and more efficient equipment, techniques, and materials for Forest Service Reforestation and Nurseries Program. The Center evaluates existing technology and equipment or develops new technology and equipment. These projects are funded by the Washington Office Forest Management Staff, and through State and Private Forestry. Ed Messerlie is the Program Leader at SDTDC for Reforestation and Nurseries. Contact him at emesserlie@fs.fed.us.

MTDC's program of work in Reforestation and Nurseries is selected by the National Forest Regeneration Committee. The Committee is comprised of representatives from various levels of the Forest Service. Current National Forest Regeneration Committee members.