King Conservation District offers native plants for sale
December 22, 2010
By Administrator
King Conservation District leaders are offering native trees and shrubs for conservation purposes, such as wildlife habitat, windbreaks, hedgerows, reforestation and stream enhancement.
The bare root plants do not come in pots or burlap bags. Instead, teams harvest the plants in winter as they are dormant. The district said bare root plants can be a hardy solution, plus a simple to handle, transport and plant option.
Residents can order plants and then pick them up at the district office in March. Learn how to order at the district website, www.kingcd.org.
Due to the fragile nature of bare root plants, the district donates orders not picked up on the specified dates to local nonprofit organizations for restoration projects. Buyers cannot receive refunds for unclaimed orders.
The annual plant sale is among conservation projects conducted by the district.
Landowners in Issaquah and most of King County fund the district through a $10 per-parcel assessment fee. The state Conservation Commission — as well as state, federal and local grants — provides money for the district. The agency receives no ongoing operating budget from the Legislature.
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