The roots of conservation run deep in Nebraska, the birthplace of Arbor Day. Many millions of trees have been planted in the state since settlement, and each year hundreds of thousands more are added by Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts. These trees shade and shelter homes, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide food and cover for wildlife, buffer noise, provide valuable products and add beauty to the landscape.

Now you can learn about species that are recommended for use in Nebraska in the new Conservation Trees for Nebraska app. Produced by Nebraska's NRDs with assistance from the Nebraska Forest Service, the app features species information and photos for almost four dozen conifers, deciduous trees and shrubs suitable for conservation plantings in Nebraska.

Features:

•species descriptions for almost four dozen recommended conservation tree and shrub species
•Full photos and detailed closeups of all species (tap to enlarge)
•Recommended row spacings for planting
•Vegetative zone information for all species
•Filter view to include only trees for your vegetative zone
•Information on planting and other services offered by Nebraska's NRDs
•Information on how to order conservation trees