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 Field Office Secretaries will notify landowners as to the approximate date and time of the planting.
Planting Your Own Trees
Trees to be planted by the producer (hand-plants) can be ordered at the NRCS office. The minimum order for hand-plant trees is a full bundle (25 trees).
Deadline To Order Trees
The deadline for placing an order is March 15. Customers will be 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 $5000 per year.
Cost
Standard Tree Price
Hand Plants............................. $ 0.98 each
Machine Plants........................ $ 0.98 each
Trees will only be sold in full bundles of 25.
Machine Planted Trees and Materials
Site Fee................................................................$50.00
Site Prep...............................................................$0.22 per foot
Machine Planting, Mulch & Installation..............$1.08 per foot
Machine Planting without Mulch........................$0.50 per foot
Drip Tape & Installation........................................$0.68 per foot
Shrub Thicket........................................................$2.50 each
*multiples of 50 with 100 bing minimum
Minimum Site Fee................................................$750.00
Hourly Rate...........................................................$250.00
*this is for any expenses outside normal planting time, example tilling existing sod.
Renovation Site Drop Fee.....................................$250.00
