Tree Planting and Maintenance

We offer the following services for plantings within the Grand Forks County Soil Conservation District:

Services and Rates:

Site Preparation (tilling and/or disking) is the key to a successful planting.  We recommend the ground is summer fallowed for one growing season prior to planting.  This reduces problems with weeds and grasses that can compete with new tree plantings.  The charge is $65.00 per hour. (Minimum charge is $65).

 

Mechanical Tree Planting is available for regular size conservation tree stock supplied by the district.  The tree planter is used by the district to plant trees on properly prepared sites. 

• For Rural Home plantings - the charge is $2.00 per tree (includes the cost of the tree and having the district install) Minimum fee is $200.00

• For Qualified Farm Program Plantings - the charge is $22.00 per 100 linear feet (minimum planting length of 2,000 linear feet).  Plantings less  than 2,000 linear feet will be charged $30.00 per 100 linear feet.

 

              

 Tillage                                           Weed Badger                                    Mechanical Planting                                              Blade           

 

 

Mechanical Weed Control in tree rows is done with a machine called a Weed Badger.  We also can till between tree rows to control weeds and grasses that compete with trees.  The price is $65.00 per hour, minimum charge of $65.00.

 

Granular Herbicide Application is another way to control weeds.  We can apply a 4 foot band in late fall or early spring.  Trees must have one growing season before the chemical can be applied.  Chemical weed control is available through our district for $10.00 per 100 linear feet.  The minimum charge is $65.

 

Application of Plantskydd Deer Repellent - This product is made of natural blood agents and makes paltns unpalatable to deer and rabbits.  It will not be effective for squirrels, mice, voles, and pocket gophers.  Please note that this product is a "Blood agent," that has a slight odor that lasts about 48 hours.  The red coloration will be absorbed by the plant in 2-3 days.  It will actually provide nutrients to your plants and stimulate growth.

                *  $10.00 per 100 feet  (minimum charge of $100.00)

 

Blades for Rent - We have two 16' blades available.  Each requires a 150-330 hp tractor with triple hydraulic valves or splitters to provide three circuits.

                *  $250.00 - 1 day rental  ($200 if paid in 5 days of billing)

                *  $750.00 - 3 days rental ($500 if paid in 5 days of billing)

                *  $1,250.00 - 5 day rental ($750 if paid in 5 days of billing)

                *  $2,250.00 - 1 month rental

 

                *  There is a $50.00 delivery fee if you wish to have the district deliver the blades.

 

 

For more information, contact

jennifer.breidenbach@nd.nacdnet.net  or  karly.osowski@nd.nacdnet.net