Good Time to Think about Trees

Monday, November 24, 2008

Now is a great time to make future tree planting decisions whether for one or two trees in the yard or several acres. Depending on where you live and the acreage you own, your tree needs will vary. Recently our office received a supply of 2008-09 DNR Tree Order Forms. A variety of trees, small tree and shrub seedlings are available for order that will be ready for planting next spring. Some species are in high demand and therefore a lottery method is used by the DNR Nursery Program to enable distribution of trees. Despite the lottery deadline for sold out species being past, there remains ample supply with exception of a few shrub species. Individual species are ordered in lots of 100 and range from $26.05-$37.55 per lot. Several packet options are available with prices ranging from $40.50-$63.60. Five deciduous species are available in a smaller quantity of 50 for either $40 or $50, depending on species. Orders can be made by phone, fax or mail. Order forms can be picked up at local Extension or SWCD office locations. To contact the IDNR Nursery Program, the phone is 812-358-3621 at Vallonia. Order forms, planting instructions, tree species information, and use are available online at www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/ or you can stop by the Extension office if you do not have internet access. To contact the DNR District Forester, Ralph Unversaw 812-829-2462 is the contact in Owen County whereas Jeremiah Lemmons at 812-665-2130 is the contact in Clay County.

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