Nebraska Extension in Holt & Boyd Counties

Pasture & Rangeland Management

Cedar Workshop

Cedar Control Workshop

Workshop to Address the Spread of Cedar Trees and Control Options

Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska’s grasslands, threatening valuable forage for grazing animals and habitat for wildlife. In some areas, grass production has dropped by as much as 75% over the past three decades due to cedar tree encroachment.  The best time to control your cedar trees is now!

To help landowners and producers tackle this issue, hands-on workshops will be held at multiple locations, each from 1:30 pm to 4 pm CT:

• Tues, October 13 | Taylor Fairbuilding (north side of square)
• Wed, October 14 | Halsey Community Building
• Thurs, October 22 | Brown County Courthouse in Ainsworth

What You’ll Learn

• Explore real-world cedar control projects, including before-and-after photos and project costs.
• Learn about cost-share options and strategies for maintaining cedar-free pastures to maximize grass production.
• Understand how cedar trees spread and grow to help determine the best control methods.
• Learn how pastures recover after fire and how cedar canopy affects wildlife, including grassland bird populations.

Registration

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is appreciated. There is no cost to attend.

To register, contact the Extension Office at 402-336-2760, email Bethany at bjohnston3@unl.edu, or register online at https://go.unl.edu/cedar_signup.

Thanks to these partners: Nebraska Extension, Pheasants Forever, the Nature Conservancy, Sandhills Task Force, Nebraska Game & Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and NRCS.