Legislator Mills announces final week to order through Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling sale

Erie County Legislator John J. Mills reminds anyone interested in ordering trees, shrubs or seeds that the deadline for the 2016 Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale is Friday, March 18.

 

**To download a copy of the order form, please CLICK HERE. 

 

Organized through the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District, this year’s sale offers several varieties of conservation trees and shrubs, wildflower seed mixes and seedling packets, which have combinations of trees and shrubs chosen to attract, feed and shelter birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

 

Landowners can practice conservation by planting seedlings and wildflowers to provide wildlife food and habitat, shelter crops and landscape, reduce heating/cooling expenses, protect water quality, reduce air pollution and stabilize erodible land. Seedlings are an inexpensive alternative for replacing trees that have been damaged or lost.

 

Many species of trees and shrubs are available this year, and new species for 2016 are:

  • American Larch
  • Basswood
  • Butternut (White Walnut)
  • Shagbark Hickory
  • Ninebark
  • Pin Oak
  • Northern Pecan
  • Red Pine Transplant

 

The district also stocks marking flags, fertilizer tablets, and tree shelters to help promote the success of plantings. Bluebird nest boxes can be ordered through the program or be purchased at the district office.

 

Order forms may also be obtained by stopping at 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora, by calling 652-8480, ext. 5, or by printing the order form from the district’s website at www.ecswcd.org. Orders are due by March 18 to Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District, 50 Commerce Way, East Aurora, New York 14052.  Order pickup will be on Saturday, April 23, at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway in Hamburg.