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2025 Tree Pickup Dates

Map & Directions to Warehouse Warehouse … [Read More...] about 2025 Tree Pickup Dates

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Small Acreage Grazing Management

Thoughts in General The standard answer from NRCS … [Read More...] about Small Acreage Grazing Management

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Recommended Grasses for our Area

Native Grasses Prairie Sandreed Soil: Light … [Read More...] about Recommended Grasses for our Area

Tree Tip Articles

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Tree Planting & Care – Start Here

Planting Bare Root Seedlings

McKnight Tree Planting Service

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Weed Barrier Increases Tree Survival

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Noxious Weeds

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The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) promotes the use of biological control in pest management since the 1940s. The Palisade Insectary is home to the Biological Pest Control Program … Continue Reading this post about Free Virtual Noxious Weed Control Workshop

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Tree Selector

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Find Just What You're Looking For: Select filter options to view species matching your needs and available through one or both of our Annual Tree Programs, as well as research options for next year's … Continue Reading this post about Tree Selector

Windbreaks for the Plains

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Windbreaks

Windbreaks are planted to protect soil, crops, livestock, and homes or other farm buildings from high winds. Windbreaks provide many environmental benefits such as conserving energy, reducing flood … [Read More...] about Windbreaks

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Starting Conservation on Small Acreage – Part 2

Recently a topic of conversation at work was how to reach out to small acreage producers. There are a lot of small acreage producers in our area, but sadly a lot of them are doing nothing to protect … [Read More...] about Starting Conservation on Small Acreage – Part 2

Double El Conservation Board

Mission Statement: Local group organized to assist ranchers/farmers and other land users to accomplish their conservation goals now and for the future through educational, financial and technical assistance. Serving Parts of El Paso, Elbert, & Lincoln counties, covering over 631,000+ acres. Monthly Board Meeting: Our Board usually … Read More... about Double El Board

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Double El  Conservation District offers work in cooperation with and support of many agencies & organizations, all who exist to further conservation efforts in a variety of topics, arenas and services.   We will continue to expand website content to bring you information regarding these other resources available to you in your … Read More about Resources

Local Service Providers

The following service and equipment lease providers serve the areas contained within Double El Conservation District, as well as neighboring areas. List With Us Contact Us if you provide services or equipment lease for the above categories and wish to be listed in our Services Directory. Print Full Service Directory Additional … View Directory about Service Providers

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  • Phone: (719)541-2359
  • Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9am-4pm
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  • Address Map & Directions: 504 Washington Avenue, Simla, CO 80835
  • Mail: PO Box 215, Simla, CO 80835
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