Tree Planting Information

See the link at the bottom of the page for our BIG TREE CONTEST information!!!!!!

TREE PLANTING – SITE SELECTION

       Consider the plants characteristics:

           ~ Do they need shade, full sun, dry or moist soil?  How tall will it grow and how wide?

           ~ Consider what existing natural or man-made features are on your site which may influence what trees and

               shrubs you plant and where.  Avoid the following:

• Planting shade intolerant trees under mature trees.

• Planting on septic drain fields.

• Planting trees within 10-12 feet of overhead wires.

• Planting trees within 10-12 feet of a building.

• Planting evergreens where they may obstruct vision near roads.

• Planting salt intolerant plants next to roadways.

TREE PLANTING – PLANT SPACING

• Reforestation:  Pines – 7 ft. x 8ft. with 700 trees per acre.

• Spruces – 6 ft. x 8 ft. with 900 trees per acre.

• Windbreaks:  8 ft. x 8ft. with 10 ft. between rows.  

The Alpena Conservation District is once again having the Spring Tree Sale.  The Conservation District will be offering a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and wildlife food plot material.  Click on the following links below for a detailed view:

2010 Spring Tree Sale Descriptions

2010 Order Form

All district programs and services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, martial status or physical or mental handicap.