There is Still Time to Order Trees

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. 13^th Street in Tekamah.