County’s Soil And Water District Offers Free Trees

The Yalobusha County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide seedlings to the public at no cost. Trees will be given out on first come first serve basis. The seedlings will be given away on Wednesday, March 3, starting at 9 a.m. at the USDA Service Center on Front Street in Coffeeville.

Trees will also be offered at 10 a.m. in Water Valley in front of the Mechanics Bank on Thursday, March 4.

 Sawtooth Oak, Pin Oak, White Oak and Sweet Gum seedlings will be available. Seedlings are bare root and will need to be kept moist and cool until planting. Seedlings should be planted within the next couple days after being received.

Conservation officials encourage all citizens to be conscious of the natural beauty of trees and the role they play in protecting our environment, beautifying our landscapes, and providing food and shelter for our wildlife.