Plant some trees: Soil & Water offers help

Soil and Water is again offering high quality conservation trees at low
prices. Trees are bare root and average 6 to 36 inches, depending on
species. They come in bundles of 20-25 little trees. Thirty-five
species of
trees and shrubs are available including White Pine, Norway Pine, White
Cedar, Tamarack, and Sugar Maple. Order before April 13th for pickup in
Grand Marais in early May. Order forms can be printed from
www.southstlouisswcd.org/tree.html or www.co.cook.mn.us/sw or may be
picked up at the Soil & Water Office in the Courthouse. The web sites
includes links to species selection and tree planting tips. Order
early for
best selection.

Assistance for Woodlot Owners - If you are a private woodlot owner
and
would like technical assistance or cost share, contact Tim Byrns, Area
Soil
& Water Forestry Specialist at (218) 723-4865. Tim can help with tree
and
shrub planting, timber stand improvement activities, streambank and
shoreline erosion control, gully erosion control.