Started many years ago 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 shelterbelts, farmstead and field windbreaks, wildlife habitat, and reforestation 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.

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.

• 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 Scott County Fairgrounds. You will receive a postcard about one week before delivery with the specific pick up information.

You may also want to take advantage of flags to use as tree markers at a nominal cost.

For further information contact Jodi Worm at (952)492-5416 or e-mail at jworm@co.scott.mn.us.

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