[Arid_gardener] Re:Trees for Chiracahua Mountains

[Olin Miller]

The government tree programs are usually for reforestation and are 
adminstrated by the USDA through the local National Forest.
   I suggest asking at one of the Coronado Forest offices.  For office 
nearest to your property, see
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/forest/contact/contact.shtml

You might also try the Cochise County Cooperative Extension at Willcox. 
Directory at
http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/directory/counties/cochise.html

They would not have the trees but could suggest what to plant.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ
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Original Message ----- From: <exotics1 at aol.com>ices
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 7:17 PM
> I have forty acres down in the Chiracahua Mountains (Zone 7), elevation 
> 4600 ft.  Twenty acres were previously bulldozed (before I bought the 
> land) and I would like to put a a lot for trees in the area for the 
> wildlife.  I can provide water as there is a well.  I would like some fast 
> growing trees especially.  Do you have any suggestions?   Also, I have 
> heard of some government programs that provide trees and a reduced cost. 
> Are you aware of any of these programs?  Thanks, KC Smith