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Forests are more than just trees.  They are a vital resource in Nebraska.  Forests provide homes for deer, squirrels, birds and a multitude of other animals.  Forests clean air, purify water and protect valuable topsoil.  Forests provide wind protection and conserve energy.  Forests grow wood for fuel and posts and lumber to build homes, furniture, toys and tools.  Forests provide solace and beauty to our landscape.

Through the Rural Forestry Assistance Program, the Nebraska Forest Service provides on-the-ground technical assistance to landowners who are in need of forest management help.  These services include assistance and advice on forest and woodlot management, windbreak establishment and management, reforestation, and other forestry related issues.  These services are provided through District Foresters located across the state.  To find the District Forester nearest you follow CLICK HERE.  

Recently the federal government has initiated the Forest Land Enhancement Program (FLEP).  This program provides cost share opportunities to private woodland owners to help improve existing forest lands and to plant seedling trees for reforestation purposes.  For more information view this PDF document on FLEP.

Stewardship Forests

A Stewardship Forest is a parcel of well-managed forest or associated land whose owner is publicly recognized for being a good steward of the land.  Your land can become a Stewardship Forest with your participation in the Nebraska Forest Stewardship Program.  Write to:

Nebraska Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator
Nebraska Forest Service
101 Plant Industry, UNL
P.O. Box 830815
Lincoln, NE 68583-0815

The Hansen, Arens, and Alberts families have been recognized for their forest stewardship efforts.  The Nebraska Forest Service wishes to congratulate the efforts of these families and other families across the State that have made the effort to manage the timber resources.

Comments or questions can be directed to Dennis Adams.

Managing Your Forest

The key to successful forest management is preparing a thorough woodland management plan. More...

 

Agroforestry for Rural Living

As the term suggests, agroforestry combines agriculture and forestry. This definition oversimplifies the wide range of practices that fall within the scope of agroforestry, however. Agroforestry can also involve the disciplines of horticulture, range management, urban or regional planning and wildlife management. More...

 

Forestry Consultants

This directory includes individuals and firms that offer forestry consulting services in Nebraska. It was originally developed from a “Nebraska Forestry Consultants Survey” conducted in April, 2002.

 

Nebraska Conservation Trees Program

The Nebraska Forest Service no longer distributes tree and shrub seedlings. This program is now administered through your local Natural Resource District.  Contact the district office closest to you using the directory that is provided below.

You can still contact the Nebraska Forest Service for assistance with your tree planting plans by contacting one of our District Foresters.

For descriptions of the most commonly planted trees and shrubs you can access the Nebraska Conservation Trees Catalog.

NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICTS

CENTRAL PLATTE NRD 215 N Kaufman Ave. Grand Island, NE 68803 (308) 385-6282	LEWIS & CLARK NRD PO Box 518 Hartington, NE 68739 (402) 254-6758	LITTLE BLUE NRD PO Box 100 Davenport, NE 68335 (402) 364-2145
LOWER BIG BLUE NRD PO Box 826 Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) 228-3402	LOWER ELKHORN NRD PO Box 1204 Norfolk, NE 68701-1204 (402) 371-7313	LOWER LOUP NRD PO Box 210 Ord, NE 68862 (308) 728-3221
LOWER NIOBRARA NRD PO Box 350 Butte, NE 68722-0350 (402) 775-2343 or 1-800-690-1111	LOWER PLATTE NORTH NRD PO Box 126 Wahoo, NE 68066 (402) 443-4675	LOWER PLATTE SOUTH NRD PO Box 83581 Lincoln, NE 68501-3581 (402) 476-2729
LOWER REPUBLICAN NRD PO Box 618 Alma, NE 68920 (308) 928-2183	MIDDLE NIOBRARA NRD 526 E 1st St. Valentine, NE 69201 (402) 376-3241	MIDDLE REPUBLICAN NRD PO Box 81 Curtis, NE 69025 (308) 367-4281 or 1-800-873-5613
NEMAHA NRD 125 Jackson St. Tecumseh, NE 68450-2133 (402) 335-3326	NORTH PLATTE NRD PO Box 36 Gering, NE 69341 (308) 436-7111	PAPIO MISSOURI RIVER NRD 8901 S. 154th St. Omaha, NE 68138-3621 (402) 444-6222
SOUTH PLATTE NRD PO Box 294 Sidney, NE 69162 (308) 254-2377	TRI-BASIN NRD 1308 2nd St. Holdrege, NE 68949 (308) 995-6688	TWIN PLATTE NRD PO Box 1347 North Platte, NE 69103-1347 (308) 535-8080
UPPER BIG BLUE NRD 105 Lincoln Ave. York, NE 68467 (402) 362-6601	UPPER ELKHORN NRD PO Box 147 Neligh, NE 68756-0147	UPPER ELKHORN NRD 301 N. Harrison O’Neill, NE 68763 (402) 336-3867
UPPER LOUP NRD PO Box 212 Thedford, NE 69166 (308) 645-2250	UPPER NIOBRARA-WHITE NRD 430 E. 2nd Chadron, NE 69337 (308) 432-6190	UPPER REPUBLICAN NRD 135 W. 5th St. Imperial, NE 69033 (308) 882-5173