The North Platte NRD is committed to protecting our natural resources and conservation trees provide so many benefits to our natural world.  Trees provide protection from the wind for fields, a shelter for wildlife and cattle, food sources, living snow fences, and much more.

The NRD is asking people to develop conservation plans involving trees to help spread the word about the importance of trees.

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The Conservation Tree Contest has been extended to March 31st, 2017

The contest entry should include the following:

• Cover Letter which includes name, address, and phone number of the entrant
• Location of property and owner of the property if not the same as the entrant.
• Write-up explaining why you are proposing the design, the benefits the trees/shrubs will provide, how they will be used.
• A scaled, detailed map (hand-drawn or computer-generated) showing the whole plan, including the trees/shrubs and any other conservation measure you are incorporating into the plan.

The North Platte NRD and designated judges shall determine entry eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion.

How to Enter

Entry packets can be sent to the North Platte Natural Resources District, P.O. Box 280, Scottsbluff, NE 69363 or they can be emailed to  If you are emailing your entry, please type Conservation Tree Contest in the subject line.