It was a great year for tree planting in Manitowoc County.
According to Manitowoc County Soil and Water Conservation, 46,000 seedlings were delivered for planting from the DNR nursery, and another 5,100 seedlings were sold through the Manitowoc County 4-H Camp Tapawingo tree fundraising sale.
Department of Natural Resources Forester, Jake Schroeder said in a news release, “Planting more trees provides wildlife habitat, prevents soil erosion, creates future forest products, creates aesthetic beauty, and helps create clean air and water.”
Some landowners may be eligible for cost sharing through state and federal programs for larger tree plantings, and Manitowoc County Soil and Water Conservation Department has tree planting machines available for rent.
Anyone interested in learning more can visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/TreePlanting.
