PCCD Tree Program

Shelterbelts are essential for protecting your landscape. They reduce wind damage and slow wind speeds, providing a safer environment for pastures and crops. Additionally, these green barriers create a welcoming habitat for wildlife, lower home heating costs, and foster a milder microclimate ideal for gardening and fruit trees, mitigating erosion and promoting water absorption into the ground. Shelterbelts contribute to a healthier ecosystem.

For effective shelterbelts and windbreaks, consider tree species that are known for their drought tolerance. These species provide essential protection against wind and erosion while thriving in various conditions. Selecting trees with good, moderate, or high drought tolerance will ensure your shelterbelt remains resilient and effective. For more detailed information, please refer to the provided link.

In March 2025, the CD put on a educational Tree Workshop. Click the link below to access the Power presentation created by the Chair of the MT Urban & Community Forestry Association. Discover which trees and shrubs are best suited for planting in the Petroleum County area. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of local forestry!

​Every spring, we partner with Lincoln Oakes Nursery to bring the community a variety of (bare root) trees/shrubs in a variety of sizes. The order deadline is April 1, and trees are delivered and ready for pick up at the PCCD the first week of May. Additionally, we offer tree planters for rent, along with scrim fabric and staples available for purchase to assist you in your planting projects.