The LRNRD’s annual tree planting program encourages area landowners to engage in soil erosion and conservation practices. On average, the LRNRD sells 25,000 trees each year.
Mechanical Tree Plants
Contact your local NRCS for help in determining the type and number of trees needed. The NRCS technician will make arrangements for the tree order and planting service; the trees will be planted according to this plan. Trees are planted in the spring, as soon as conditions are suitable. The NRD tree coordinators will notify landowners as to the approximate date and time of the planting.
Planting Your Own Trees
Trees to be planted by the coordinator (hand-plants) can be ordered at the NRCS office. The minimum order for hand-plant trees is a full bundle (25 or 50 trees).
Deadlines To Order Trees
Deadlines for placing these orders are the first Friday in March for machine plants and the second Friday in March for hand-plants. Customers are notified when their hand-plant trees are available.
Cost Share Available
The LRNRD will cost share at a rate of 50% with landowners for minimum orders of 100 trees or total cost $100.00 or greater. Maximum cost share is $2000 per year.
Cost
Standard Tree Price
Hand Plants............................. $ 0.90 each
Machine Plants........................ $ 0.90 each
Trees will only be sold in full bundles of 25 or 50.
Planting Service
Planting Charge....................... $ 1.05 per tree ($100.00 minimum charge)
Rototill Services Only................$ 0.16
Conservation Mulch & Installation
Fabric & Installation..................$ 0.87
Fabric Installation Only.............$ 0.63
Conservation Mulch................. $ 315.00 per roll
Underground Drip Tape
Drip Tape................................ $ 0.13 per foot
Drip Tape & Installation……….$ 0.41 per foot
(Does not include $ 50.00 per hour hook-up fee, plus parts)
