Services & Rates
The Logan County Soil Conservation District provides a variety of services to our landowners. If you are interested in a conservation practice, stop by the District Office to discuss a program. Below is a list of the District Services offered.
Machine Tree Planting
Machine tree planting is available for conservation tree stock which is supplied by the district. Our District Technician operates the tree planter to plant trees per design on properly prepared sites. All tree plantings include a free tree plan.
The charge for mechanical tree planting is $45.00 per 100 feet.
There is a $250.00 minimum charge.
Tree Plan Designs
Tree plan design for conservation tree planting is a free service to landowners of Logan County. Our technicians will assist you in selecting the appropriate trees for your soil type and address your purposes. This free service includes:
• Design for specific purposes including windbreak, wildlife, and snow control
• Provide a cost estimate and recommend any cost share programs
• Checking site soils to determine suitability of tree species
• Determining how many rows to plant and the spacing between rows
• Identifying proper setback distances
• Staking a site for ground preparation and planting
Site Preparation
Site preparation (tilling and/or disking, burn down) is the key to a successful planting. It is recommended that the planting site is prepared one growing season prior to planting season. Our deadline to have this competed is October 1st. This reduces problems with weeds and grasses that can compete with new tree plantings.
Weedbarrier Fabric Installation
Weed barrier fabric may be installed on new tree plantings. When properly maintained, weed barrier fabric will pay for itself in 3-5 years by not having to implement mechanical or chemical weed control. The fabric is 6 feet wide and mechanically installed by our technicians.
The charge for weed barrier fabric installation is $55.00 per 100 feet with a minimum fee of $250.00.
Truax Drill
We offer the tractor, operator, and drill.
• $21.00 per Acre
• $150.00 Minimum Fee
No-Till Drill
We offer the tractor, operator, and drill.
• $21.00 per acre
• $150.00 Minimum Charge
• + Fuel
Shallow Pipeline Plow
The District can install your shallow pipeline. This includes the plow, pipe fuser, tractor, and operator.
• $1.00 per Foot
• $10.00 per fusing
• $2.00 Mileage One Way
• $150.00 Minimum Fee
• Plus installation materials