Conservation Programs
Tree Program
- Field Windbreaks and Shelterbelts
District staff will assist with the development and installation of field windbreaks and shelterbelts for County landowners and operators.
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2010 Tree Price List
Other items available are tree mats and staples, tree tubes and stakes and deer repellent.
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Tree Program
Policy
Planting a Field Windbreak
Weed Badger
- In Row Tree Cleaning
The Cottonwood SWCD in conjunction with the Jackson SWCD offers the Weed Badger (in row tree cleaning) to county landowners.
During the 2009 season the charge is $45.00 per tractor hour and a $15 fuel surcharge.
Please contract the Cottonwood or Jackson SWCD office for more information or to sign-up for tree cleaning.
Nutrient Management
- GBERBA Nutrient Management
Specialist
Through the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance the Cottonwood SWCD has a Nutrient Management Specialist on staff to assist local landowners in completing Nutrient Management Plans for their farming operations.
This program is offered to all landowners in GBERBA member counties at no charge. Counties included are Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca and Watonwan.
Please contact Annalie Plaetz at the Cottonwood SWCD office 507-831-1153 Ext. 3.