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The Huron Expositor, 1995-03-15, Page 52Page 34 -Farm Progress '96' A Tradition of Growing... Together. laNITED breeders inc. Precision Genetics...Personalized Service. Wingham Branch Office 1-800-265-3027 Innis USED TRACTOR PARTS LTD. R.R. #2 Listowel, Ontario, Canada N4W 3G7 Phone: (519) 291-4579 FAX: (519) 291.1520 • New Replacement Tractor Parts • • Engine Overhaul Kits • • Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Pumps • • Manifold • Spindle • Rims • Tie Rod Ends • Turbo Chargers • Cylinder Heads • Clutch Plate • • Pressure Plates • Water Pumps • IHTA • • Rebuilt Starters • Alternators • • and much more • Recent arrivals: MF 165, 135, 265 — COCKSHUTT 1655, 1855 — ZETOR 8011 (Tractors comang in dadyt WANTED TO BUY Farm Tractors, Industrial Equipment & Combines Mon. -Fn. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Sat. 9:00 - 12:00 noon - NO SUNDAY SALES J & J's MOBILE WASH and SANDBLASTING "High Pressure Hot Water Wash" Equip Dry Sandblasting • Home • Farm • Industrial FREE ESTIMATES "Fleet Service Available" Box 61 Auburn, Ontario Auburn 519 - 526-7140 Goderich 519-524-4701 I 0/,./,./I. / ./I./J / // I.%./,./I I'/I /I.41/I.%_/, 1I. I'/I. •• )1)°1' s / 1I'. ,/-I.III,�•t.•iiIi. ,''I'ii''''.i'iI''J•i, . • . Planning for tree planting Is this the year to plant that windbreak? Start a grove of trees in the bttck fony? Reforest an aban- doned or highly erodible field? The Ministry of Natural Resour- ces (MNR) estimates that two mil- lion acres (810,000 hectares) of privately owned land in Ontario lie Idle, and could support trees. Tree seedlings from MNR's own nurseries are available for sale to landowners with two hectares (five acres) or more. Seedlings are available in multiples of 50, and the minimum order is 100. The price is 10 cents per seedling, plus a $10 handling fee and applicable taxes. Private nurseries in southern On- tario can supply seedlings to smaller landowners or those who want larger seedlings or a greater selection of species. Trees will grow almost anywhere in Ontario, but before you head out with a shovel, it's important to do some careful planning and preparation. In fact, some of the work in establishing a large plan- tation can best be done the year before the tree seedlings arrive. If you arc serious about planting trees, you need to ask yourself three key question: Why am I planting trees? What are the best trees for my site? What care do tree seed- lings need to establish successfully on that site? Landowners who know, or learn, the answers to those questions are likely to be satisfied with the results of their tree -plan- ting efforts. Selecting The Right Species The reasons for planting trees vary from landowner to landowner, as do the time and resources available. Those factors should influence size and location of the plantation, and the choice of tree species. Among the many benefits JOE'S LANDING , Hrs: Monday to Friday 6 a.m..- 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. I)* J OE'S ANDINQ RESTAURANT foeex ...0000 SERVICE, 0000 FOOD Al GREAT PRICESI (Little Joe) Hwy. 21 N., Ooderich 524-4565 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK 4.$1 Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. REGULAR SALES Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Finished Cattle & Cows Drop Calves, Veal Sheep & Goats, Lambs Stocker Cattle Sale Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 Landowners consider when planning a tree -planting project are increased land values, recreational oppor- tunities, environmental benefits, wildlife habitat, prevention of soil erosion, wind protection, and revenue from forest products such as lumber, fuel, Christmas trees or food crops. Of course, the site itself plays a major role in determining what objectives can be met. Different land is suitable for different species, and the wrong choice may result in wasted time and money. MNR provides information to help lan- downers choose the right tree species for their planting site, taking into account the lay of the land, local climate and general soil con- ditions, as well as the benefits they hope to achieve. As a general rule, conifers are faster growing and easier to es- tablish than hardwoods. Hardwoods require more specialized soil con- ditions, and need more protection from weed competition and rodents. The number and spacing of seed- lings will depend on the species being planted, and the eventual use of the forest. As a rule of thumb, seedlings are planted at 2,500 trees per hectare (1,000 per acre). •see Site, page 37 H.D. MARINE CONTRACTING Bayfield LAKESHORE EROSION SPECIALISTS 20 years experience • Steel walls • Gabions • Armour Stone • French Drains • Slope Grading • Drainage • Site Landscaping • Ponds 565-2157 Electric Motor Sales & Service ✓ Repairs & Rewinding to all makes ✓ Repairs to sub pumps McCann Electric Motors -ThenDcece 224 Suncoast Dr. East Goderich, Ontario N7A 4H8 Bus.: (519) 524-2869 Res.: (519) 524-2908