Products
The products offered by Morgan Conservation District help support conservation efforts and the needs of landowners in the community while also helping to raise funds for scholarships, educational workshops, events, and district management. All products are of the highest quality, and are offered at the best possible prices.
Seedling Trees
Morgan Conservation District works with the Colorado State Forest Service to bring affordable, quality tree seedlings to Morgan County landowners.
The trees are intended for use in building living snow-fences, windbreaks, shelterbelts and other wildlife habitat.
Information on Windbreaks, Living Snow-Fences, and Shelterbelts
A windbreak planting of trees and shrubs creates a “wind shadow” on the leeward (downwind) side, providing protection. This protected area extends to a distance of 15 to 20 times the height of the windbreak’s tallest trees. The most effective area extends to about 10 times the height of the windbreak (e.g., if a windbreak is 30 feet tall, wind speed is reduced by 50 percent downwind).
Because wind eddies form around the ends of a windbreak, the planting should extend 100 feet beyond the area to be protected.
Windbreak rows should be perpendicular to the prevailing winds.
Do not plant trees closer than 100 feet to roads, driveways, buildings or other areas being protected. Snow drifts and blind corners created in these areas can be hazardous.
For effective wind protection, plant at least three tree rows. The greater the density of the trees, the greater reduction in wind velocity.
Living snow-fences keep roads clean of drifting snow and increase driving safety. They can also spread snow evenly across a field, increasing spring soil moisture.
Moderation of the wind chill factor is most significant with farmyard and livestock shelterbelts where people, animals, and buildings benefit from increased energy efficiency. A good shelterbelt can reduce the use of home-heating fuel by as much as 25 per cent.
Most shelterbelt benefits are indirect because of changes in the microclimate of the sheltered zone. One exception is the direct benefit of reducing wind speed to control soil erosion. A shelterbelt can reduce soil erosion on the leeward side to near zero within 10 times the height of the leeward side of the tree row.
Wind Break
Living Snow-Fence
Planting Supplies
Newly planted trees require a nurturing environment to get a good start. Part of creating that environment is making sure the planting spot is properly prepared. We are here to help with supplies for site preparations. Weed barrier is highly recommended as it suppresses weed growth, collects water, and retains moisture. Morgan Conservation District is one of the only districts to make weed barrier available at a very competitive price. We also carry staples, fertilizer, and water-retaining polymer to help your plants.
For those that are interested in working with a contractor to complete their planting project we have a list of trusted partners available upon request.
Anchor Pins
Weed Barrier Fabric
Fabric Squares
We also offer Poly Beads.
Seed for Conservation
Keeping soil covered is one of the best ways to make sure it stays healthy and stop erosion. Morgan Conservation District works with a few different seed companies to provide quality grass seed. Seed mixes and varieties for pastures, rangeland, conservation land and more can be ordered through the district. Not sure what you should plant? The district partners with the NRCS to help create custom grass mixes for your project.
We work directly with Buffalo Brand Seed & Granite Seed to get you the best seed and prices.
