Yard Enhancement Program

The Yard Enhancement Program is available to any resident in the District, both in urban and rural settings.

Guidelines:

The homeowner must submit an application to the NRD which requires the homeowner’s name and contact information as well as the number and species of trees to be planted and tree location. Applications will be funding according to availability of NRD funds. Applications will be reviewed by the the Board on a first come, first serve basis. An application not funded (due to lack of funds) will be kept on file for the following year.

The NRD will examine the planting site prior to application approval or denial. The homeowner will be notified in writing of approval or denial within a reasonable period of time. The application will be automatically disqualified if the tree(s) have been planted prior to application approval.

The trees must be purchased from stock inspected by the State or from a reputable nursery and then planted on private property owned by the landowner listed on the application. No more than 2 trees will be reimbursed per property owner per year. Trees must be a minimum of 4 feet in height and planting must be completed within 12 months from the date of application approval.

It is recommended upon planting to mulch approximately 4-6 inches away from the base of the tree with a diameter of 3 feet and 2 inches deep. This will help prevent weeds, disease, while also conserving water.

The NRD will provide 50% matching funds of the total purchase price for the trees meeting the above guidelines, with a maximum of $200.00 per producer per year. Once the office has inspected the planting and received a copy of the tree receipt and a copy of the approved application the landowner will be reimbursed.