Does anyone from WI have tree cuttings to donate to a habitat project?

Question

My wife and I are helping out a young boy that was injured in a farm accident. He enjoys the outdoors so our goal is to create a sustainable wildlife area for him to enjoy on his parents property. The types of trees we are looking for are mostly fast growing. Examples; poplar, silver maple, white oak, douglas fir,honey locust,sweet sumac,hazelnut,mountain ash or others that would benifit wildlife. We live in Manitowoc County, WI. Can anybody help us out?

Answer 1

I'm not in WI, and don't have any cuttings, but highly recommend the website that's linked below. They have lots of different trees available for virtually nothing. They basically just cover their costs with the sales price, but it's a great organization. They save nursery trees from becoming "garbage", and employ people who would otherwise have a hard time finding jobs.

You may need to wait for the right season to get a shipment from them, but their inventory changes based on what's available, so keep checking back. Thornless Honey Locust is available to reserve now!

Thanks for being involved in your community! It's people like you who make this world such a great place to be!

Answer 2

Contact your local or state Conservation Dept.


http://www.co.manitowoc.wi.us/department/dept_home.asp?ID=24


Department Director:
Ward, Tom
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Location Information:
Manitowoc County Office Complex
4319 Expo Drive
P.O. Box 578
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0578
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hours of Operation: Monday: 8:30 – 5:00
Tuesday: 8:00 – 4:30
Wednesday: 8:00 – 4:30
Thursday: 8:00 – 4:30
Friday: 8:00 – 4:30
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Mission Statement:
Protecting our environment to enhance the quality of life for all County citizens. The responsibilities of the Soil & Water Conservation Department include erosion, runoff and sedimentation control and the conservation of soil, water, and related resources in Manitowoc County. The primary means of carrying out these responsibilities is by providing technical and financial assistance to landowners and land occupiers in both rural and urban areas. The Department also assists town, city, and village governments with land use planning, standards, and technical assistance. The Department also is responsible for enforcing County Ordinances protecting soil and water resources.