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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--To continue its reforestation efforts, the [ Arkansas Forestry Commission ] is once again [ selling tree seedlings ] and is now collecting online pre-order reservations for three planting seasons at [ http://forestry.arkansas.gov/ar/seedlings ].

"The online order option is an integral component in quality service to our customers"

The [ Arkansas Forestry Commission ] (AFC) introduced the online tree seedling sales service 11 years ago, and have quadrupled sales during that time. This convenient online service allows customers to pre-order AFC exclusive seedlings, with the Genetically Improved Nuttall Oak to be offered in 2014. The pre-order reservation system alerts customers two weeks in advance of the reservation payment period, and on the first day of the reservation payment period. Customers may pay for the seedlings online via electronic check or credit card.

aThe online order option is an integral component in quality service to our customers,a said David Bowling, [ the Reforestation Manager ] for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. aCustomer convenience, professional image for AFC, and reduced cost for order processing and tracking are a few of the benefits of ordering seedlings on line, and our new pre order option amplifies all of those benefits.a

Beautification Bundles and Wildlife Bundles are also sold for those who want to invite nature into their backyard or enjoy the beauty of nature through planting. Visit the Arkansas Forestry Commission Seedling website to manage all of your reforestation needs, [ http://forestry.arkansas.gov/ar/seedlings ].

About Arkansas.gov

[ Arkansas.gov ] is the official Web site of the state of Arkansas ([ http://www.arkansas.gov ]) and a service of the Information Network of Arkansas offering more than 1,100 state and local online services. The Information Network of Arkansas is a public-private partnership between the state of Arkansas and the Arkansas Information Consortium that helps state government entities Web-enable their information services. Little Rock-based AIC is part of eGovernment firm NICas (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies.

About NIC

[ NIC ] Inc. (NASDAQ: [ EGOV ]) is the nation's leading provider of [ official government portals ], online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative [ eGovernment services ] help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies across the United States. Additional information is available at [ http://www.egov.com ].