PO Box 920 Bowman, ND Phone: 701-523-3871 Ext3
Tree Planting & Weed Barrier Fabric
Costs
Tree Planting Machine ($200 minimum).....$0.25/ft
Weed Barrier Installed ($200 minimum).....$0.50/ft
Weed Barrier Only.......................................$0.35/ft
Staples 2"x10"..................................................$0.15 each
Single Hand Plants (surplus only).................$1.50 each
Hand Plants (Bundles of 25)..........................$35.00
3-6' Large Stock (5).....................................$25.00
Trees require a lot of work and persistence to establish in southwestern North Dakota, but as you know, if you live on a farmstead with an established shelterbelt it's worth the effort! They are living systems with youth, maturity, and old age. Like any other living thing they need proper care and management in order to function at their best. Trees are an investment in the future!
Once a windbreak or shelterbelt is established there are many benefits including:
Winter protection and snow placement for a farmstead and roads
Winter protection for livestock
Wildlife habitat
More economical heating and cooling of a home
Esthetic value and landscape appeal
Reduction in wind
Contact the Bowman-Slope SCD for assistance in planning your next tree planting or to order trees.