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2023 Scholarship Open to Applications

The Double El Conservation District (CD) is … [Read More...] about 2023 Scholarship Open to Applications

Windbreaks for the Plains

This week in Conservation Corner we are going to … [Read More...] about Windbreaks for the Plains

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Weed Barrier Increases Tree Survival

Protect Your Windbreak Investment The Double El … [Read More...] about Weed Barrier Increases Tree Survival

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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 plans.  By selecting our "Proven Performers" category first, you will see a list of those species that have given our … Read More... about Tree Selector

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Tree Tips – Weed Barrier

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Protect Your Windbreak Investment The Double El Conservation District (CD) highly recommends the use of weed barrier fabric (mulch) as one of the most important tools to increase the survival rate of tree plantings. Although fabric mulch can be the most expensive feature of the project, it is extremely important to trees/plant survival (especially … Read More... about Weed Barrier Increases Tree Survival

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Tree Planting & Care – Start Here

Learn about each step from first planning all the … [Read More...] about Tree Planting & Care – Start Here

Planting Bare Root Seedlings

McKnight Tree Planting Service

If you need a helping hand getting your newly … [Read More...] about McKnight Tree Planting Service

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Weed Barrier Increases Tree Survival

Protect Your Windbreak Investment The Double El … [Read More...] about Weed Barrier Increases Tree Survival

Living Snow Fences

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Living Snow Fences

The ultimate goal of the Living Snow Fence program is improved traffic safety, benefits to taxpayers with decreased cost of snow removal on public roads and decreased long term costs associated with … [Read More...] about Living Snow Fences

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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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