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TREE & BEACHGRASS PLANTING |
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On-site assistance is available to help determine means of vegetating blowing sand with beachgrass and other plants. See "Beachgrass" for more information on Beachgrass Sales and other plants suitable for dune stabilization. For large beachgrass planting jobs, the district has a crew available for a fee to do plantings.
Left is a planting that was done at Sargent Sands.
Below is a field that was planted using the same diamond pattern (skeletal planting) as the one to the right. Now it is completely filled in stabilizing the sand. |
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LEFT: An area tree planter is doing a machine planting of 2000 red pine here for Ron Hickman. The trees were purchased from the district and the planting coordinated by Lynda Herremans. If you would like help coordinating a large tree planting or would like to employ the services of the crew for smaller tree plantings that need to be done by hand call Lynda at 757-3708 ext. 3 for more information or e-mail her @ lynda.herremans@mi.nacdnet.net. |
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RIGHT: For smaller tree planting jobs our crew will hand plant trees or shrubs. Left: Sue puts trees in holes while Diana makes holes with tree bar.
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In 1944 the picture on the right shows how the district use to plant beachgrass to help stop the blowing sand. |
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LEFT: In the 1960’s this planting at Sargent Sand’s was done with shovels. Now the district uses tree planting bars when planting beachgrass. |
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1. Cut soil erosion: Rows of trees break the wind on flatter lands and healthy forests protect soil from water erosion on hillsides. 2. Improve air & water quality: A forest floor of leaves and decaying wood acts as a giant sponge by absorbing, filtering, and holding water; one acre of trees provides fresh, clean oxygen for seven people and will clean the air polluted by eight cars operated for 12 hours. 3. Increase income: Properly managed trees can provide excellent sources of income, such as the sale of trees or wood products. 4. Save energy: Recent studies show windbreaks can reduce winter fuel consumption by 10 to 30%. Trees also save energy by shading—one tree has the cooling effect of five air conditioners. 5. Protect livestock: Trees reduce the wind and can significantly reduce animal stress. Livestock not only need less feed, but their gains are higher. Shade provided by trees is also helpful to animals on very hot summer days. 6. Sound barrier: Trees and windbreaks reduce noise from high-speed traffic and other sounds. Plant leaves, branches, and twigs all absorb sounds of different frequencies. 7. Home for wildlife: Wooded areas make valuable cover, nesting, and breeding areas for upland game and songbirds. In winter, when all other food is blanketed with snow, seeds and fruits of trees and shrubs provide food for non-migratory species. 8. Living snow fence: In snow country, properly locating a living fence of trees and shrubs parallel to your driveway or highway helps hold snow on the fields and off the roads. 9. Improve crop yields: Soil particles blown by strong winds frequently damage small crops. Yields also may be lowered by the effects of hot winds. Trees protect against these hazards. 10. Beautify the countryside: Well-kept wooded areas, windbreaks, and other tree plantings undeniably enhance the aesthetic value of individual arms and the countryside. |
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