NEWS RELEASE:

The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District has evergreens, hardwoods, and shrubs available through their annual tree and plant sale. The district is taking orders until March 16th, so get your order in as soon as possible for the best selection.

Every tree has its own purpose and value to the landowner. Trees are a crucial part of our environment and we should do our part to take care and replenish our woodlands. Trees provide many environmental benefits such as: reducing air conditioning costs, reducing carbon dioxide, providing windbreak, reducing soil and chemical runoff, removing dust and gases from the environment, creating wildlife habitats, and are aesthetically pleasing!

OSU Extension had an article on the oak tree and why it is crucial to start planting those again. They are at an all-time low because the large timber is still standing and not many small or “pole sized” timber remains for when those large trees are cut down. They do well with the right amount of sunlight, but get too much and they are over taken by maples, beech, cherry and other sun loving varieties. The oak population is rapidly declining from being used in the furniture industry and barrel making.

Arborvitaes and evergreens make great windbreaks and landscaping trees. The hardwoods nuts/acorns/ fruits are excellent forage for the wildlife. The pollinators are wildlife friendly and crucial to the declining bee population. The grapes Crawford SWCD is selling this year will be a great hobby for people to partake in with tasty reward!

Printable order forms and tree descriptions are available on the Crawford SWCD website at www.crawfordswcd.org or at the office, 3111 State Route 98, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Please call the office at 419-562-8280 ext. 3 for more information. Make checks payable to Crawford SWCD. Please mail order form along with the check, or hand deliver payment and form to the office.

Trees can be picked up March 28th, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm and March 29th from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm. We do not deliver or mail packets.