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Plant Trees Along Streams

Healthy wooded areas along streams are key for protecting water quality and the wildlife and people who rely on that water. Planting trees along your streams can reduce pollution in the stream, provide important nutrients to fish and other aquatic life, and make streambanks more stable during floods.

Decide Which Trees to Plant

The first and most important step when taking on a tree-planting project is to choose the tree species that will meet your needs as well as have a good chance of surviving in the spot you intend to plant them.

Plant a Tree

Planting a tree isn’t as simple as digging a hole. Proper planting technique can mean the difference between life and death for a baby tree.

Protect Planted Trees

Young trees, both newly planted and naturally growing, will benefit from protection from deer. Deer protection can be as wide-ranging as fencing off an area of your woodlot or as specific as tubing individual trees.

Maintain Planted Trees

Even with protection, newly planted trees need your tender loving care to help them survive. Use the information in this activity to help give your trees the best chance for long-term success.

Protect Planted Trees

Plant a Tree

Planting a tree isn’t as simple as digging a hole. Proper planting technique can mean the difference between life and death for a baby tree.

Maintain Planted Trees

Even with protection, newly planted trees need your tender loving care to help them survive. Use the information in this activity to help give your trees the best chance for long-term success.