Lower Elkhorn NRD Tree Grant

September 22, 2016 Leave a comment


The Lower Elkhorn NRD is accepting applications for their Community Forestry Incentive Program. This program provides technical and cost-share assistance for tree planting projects to improve or renovate community green spaces on public lands. Each project must be sponsored by a city, village, county or school and be located on publicly owned land. Cost share rate is up to 75%, not to exceed $5,000.

To ensure the application meets the requirements for this grant, the coordinator is required to contact the Lower Elkhorn NRD Forester, Pam Bergstrom, at 402-371-7313 or (cell #649-5130) for assistance by October 13, 2016. Pam will be available for assistance to help designing your project and your application.

The deadline for applications is October 24, 2016. Application packets can also be obtained by contacting the RCD office at 402-685-4020.

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There is Still Time to Order Trees

January 23, 2015 Leave a comment


4700 trees were planted in Burt County during the spring of 2014 through the Natural Resources District (NRD) Conservation Tree Program.  These trees will provide food and cover for wildlife, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide shade and shelter for homes, buffer noise, and add beauty to our landscape.   The Conservation Tree Program in Burt County is a joint effort of the Papio Missouri River NRD and the Lower Elkhorn NRD.

 

There is still time for Burt County producers, acreage owners and landowners to order trees and shrubs for planting in the spring of 2015.  A wide variety of tree and shrub seedlings are offered at very reasonable prices.  NRD tree planting services are also available at a minimal cost.  Conservation tree and shrub planting projects are often eligible for NRD cost share and other incentives.

 

New seedling offerings include Gambel Oak, Diamond Willow and American Linden. The Lower Elkhorn NRD is also offering a new Wildlife Package that includes a mixture of American Plum, Dogwood, Elderberry, Gambel Oak and Cotoneaster.  Place orders early for best selection because every year popular tree and shrub species sell out.

 

For more information or to place an order contact Deb Ward, NRD Program Assistant at(402)374-1920 ext. 101 orDeborah.ward2@ne.nacdnet.net or visit the NRD office in the USDA Service Center, 539 S. 13th Street in Tekamah.

 

 

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Lower Elkhorn NRD Tree Grant

October 3, 2014 Leave a comment


The Lower Elkhorn NRD is accepting applications for their Community Forestry Incentive Program. This program provides financial assistance for tree planting projects to improve or renovate community green spaces on public lands. Each project must be sponsored by a city, village, county or school and be located on publicly owned Cost share rate is up to 75%, not to exceed $5,000.

To ensure the application meets the requirements for this grant, the coordinator is required to contact the Lower Elkhorn NRD Forester, Pam Bergstrom, at 402-371-7313 or (cell #649-5130) for assistance by October 4, 2014. Pam will be available for assistance in designing your project and your application.

Please note that the deadline for applications is November 4, 2014.Application packets can also be obtained by contacting the RCD office at 402-685- 4020.

 

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