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Tuesday, May 13th 2008



	2008 Tree Order Form Tree Descriptions
	The Blue Earth Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) annually makes available thousands of trees to county landowners. These trees are inexpensive and are of the finest stock from wholesale nurseries. We offer a wide choice of trees and shrubs in bundles of 10 per variety The Blue Earth SWCD has roughly 50 species of trees, shrubs and conifers to choose from. The tree program was started to promote conservation and help residents create a more beautiful, healthy and ecologically balanced environment. The SWCD's Tree Program is considered by many to be a true community service. Many of the county's farmstead and field windbreaks, wildlife habitat plantings, and reforestation efforts have been started as a result of this program. In more recent years, housing developments and community beautification projects have been added to the list of uses under the tree and shrub program. We encourage all residents to utilize the Tree Program to start or add to their own beautification plans by purchasing stock from the SWCD. Whether you own a city lot and want to plant a privacy hedge line or own a couple of acres and wish to plant a windbreak or shelterbelt our trees will meet all needs. We also offer technical advice on tree plantings for windbreaks and shelterbelts upon request
	Here's how the program works:
	The program begins in the fall of each year. Everyone who has ordered trees in the past should receive a copy of the new tree order form, or they may be sent one upon request. Our trees are sold on a first come first serve basis, if a variety is sold out you will be notified immediately and given the opportunity to either substitute or receive a refund. Prices and varieties available are indicated on the order form. Payment must accompany your order. Plan to pick up your trees/shrubs around mid April at the Blue Earth SWCD. You will receive a postcard about two weeks before delivery with the specific pick up information. You may also want to take advantage of flags to use as tree markers at nominal cost