Trees and Wildlife Habitat

Nebraska has a proud history of planting trees on the prairie. Arbor Day, now an international holiday, was born here. The Nebraska National Forest near Halsey is the world's largest hand-planted forest, covering over 22,000 acres. Nebraska was a national leader in planting trees during the Dust Bowl Era of the 1930's. Today, NRDs help landowners plant more than one million trees each year in Nebraska. Almost 100 Nebraska cities boast Tree City USA designations. Trees benefit both people and animals. They shade and shelter homes, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide homes for wildlife, control noise, provide us with food and lumber, and add beauty to the landscape. Many districts sell trees for conservation use. Districts also plant trees for landowners and provide help in controlling weeds that compete for water. Many districts will share the cost with the landowner as funds are available.

The Nebraska Wild Program (WILD) pays landowners to set aside land for wildlife. WILD is a cooperative effort between the NRDs and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to establish habitat for Nebraska's wildlife.

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Phelps County Weed Control  Cost-Share  Grass Drill Rental  Information & Education  Trees

Nebraska Bufferstrip Program Tri-Basin NRD Conservation Program   Nebraska WILD Program   Pheasants Forever/Corners for Wildlife

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