Tree / Wildlife Habitat Program

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  • Tree Planting Tips

    • Whether you are planting a tree in your yard or an entire tree belt in a field, there are a few tree planting tips that you can follow to ensure that your trees have a good start.
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    The only type of trees that are available to purchase through the Upper Niobrara White NRD are conservation-grade seedlings. These trees are 2 to 3 years of age from seed and are usually no more than 2 feet tall. A variety of evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs are available in the spring - both potted and bare root. If you will be planting larger trees and shrubs, you should contact your local nursery for more information.
     
    The best time to plant your trees is in the early spring or fall - they need time to acclimate to their surroundings before intense heat or cold sets in. UNWNRD trees are only available in the spring.
     
    There are several planting options available to UNWNRD residents.
     

    Why should I plant trees???

    • Soil erosion prevention
    • Flood control
    • Wildlife habitat
    • Shade
    • Shelter from the wind for wildlife, livestock and humans
    • Trees can be a “Living Snow Fence” along roads or around buildings
    • Aesthetic value
    • Privacy
    • Noise filtration
    • Trees produce oxygen
    • Trees filter carbon dioxide and pollutants out of the air
    • Trees provide us with thousands of essential products including medicines, food, paper, etc.