Stevens Soil and Water Conservation District

12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2 - Morris MN 56267 - 320-589-4886 Ext. 3

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Click here for a 2013 Tree and Shrub Order Form

Click here for our Index to Common Tree and Shrub Varieties for West Central Minnesota.

Plan in Fall for Spring Tree Plantings

If you are looking to establish trees for a windbreak or other conservation practice, Stevens SWCD is here to serve you. Our experienced staff provides excellent customer service and we have the practical knowledge of area soils and weed control methods to make your project as success. We use quality trees and products to complete your project and you will see excellent growth and survival rates. In addition, there is often federal &/or state cost sharing available to make your project more affordable.

To make your project a success, the Stevens SWCD provides:

Free tree project design
Custom tree planting
Tree fabric (plastic weed barrier conserves moisture and prevents weed growth for at least 5 years)
Tree pruning
Custom tillage for conservation practices
Native grass and flowers (sales and seeding) for conservation practices
Custom mowing
Soil Erosion Practice design

A Note About Tree Fabric. . .

We highly recommend using fabric mulch for the establishment of your tree planting. Over 85% of our clients are now using this method. The benefits of tree fabric are:

High survival rates
Up to two to three times the growth rate of cultivated sites
Large reduction in labor during tree establishment
Cost savings over time

Cost Share Available

Depending on the conservation program you enroll in, there is often times between 50-75% cost share available to help you get your planting accomplished. Click here for more information on the various conservation programs available. You are also welcome to stop by, email or call Andy Rice, our District Technician, about a no-obligation quote.

The mission of the Stevens Soil & Water Conservation District is to work with county landowners in putting conservation practices on the land and to help all citizens be good stewards of our natural resources.