Tree Plantings

| Practice Details

Trees & shrubs are a great solutions for dealing with soil erosion and providing wildlife habitat long-term. Their deep roots and thick canopies provide shelter and forage for wildlife, while also protect soil against wind and water erosion. This practice is commonly used in combination with other practices to create more diverse habitat.

USES: Hedgerows, Screening, Edge-Feathering, Forest Creation, Habitat Connection and Transition, Wildlife Cover and Forage, Riparian Stabilization

INCENTIVE TYPE: Flat-rate, see below

NRCS STANDARD: Tree & Shrub Establishment (612)

Incentive Rates & Uses

Description: Planting trees and shrubs.

  • Example Use: Habitat Planting or Windbreak
  • Practice Type: Ecological Restoration
  • Incentive Rate: $3,000/acre
  • Practice Lifespan: 15 years
  • Land Incentive: 15 years of average county rental rate

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Get in touch with Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance or your County Land Conservation Department to get started!

We will walk you through the application process and help you figure out what practices best fit your needs and goals.

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

  • (920) 840-0104
  • Conservation@fwwa.org

  • 526 W Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2E, Appleton, WI

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