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Tree Planting and Maintenance Services 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 labor) 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.
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
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Modified: 03/16/2010 |
