TREE PLANTING GUIDE

AVAILABLE SPECIES

BUYERS GUIDE

SOLD OUT REPORT

ORDER FORM

Conservation Tree Program

Every winter, the Conservation District offers low-cost seedling trees and shrubs for living snow fences, windbreaks, wildlife habitat, visual screens and noise barriers, erosion control, reforestation, and other conservation purposes.  Deciduous trees, shrubs, and conifer trees are available through the program and usually arrive in late April--just in time for spring planting.  The SCCD/NRCS can provide assistance when considering local soil types, tree species, windbreak design, and site preparation for your planting.

Trees are sold in lots of 30 and 50 per species.  Bareroot trees are sold in lots of 50; bareroot deciduous trees and shrubs have a topheight of 10 to 30 inches and bareroot conifer trees have a topheight of 5 to 12 inches.  Regular and small potted trees are available in lots of 30 per species.  Regular potted trees arrive in Styrofoam crates having 2" x 2" x 7" openings for the plant roots.  Small potted trees are slightly smaller with their roots contained in small tubes.

The SCCD also offers Hydrosource root dip to attract and retain soil moisture near the seedlings roots.  Complimentary 1/2 ounce packets are provided with each order and treat up to 150 trees.  Tree protectors (with stakes) are available to protect seedlings from deer and other animals, severe weather, and mowers / weed eaters.  Weed fabric is available to reduce grass and weed competition.  If you are planning a large planting and have access to a 40 hp tractor with 3-point hitch, the SCCD will also rent a tree planter and/or a fabric machine to assist your efforts.

Please call the SCCD for more information about seedling trees, supplies, and machine rentals at the phone number listed below.  An order form, a tree planting guide, and descriptions of available species are provided in the links listed below. 

Order Deadline: March 30, 2007