PRODUCTS

ANNUAL TREE & SHRUB PROGRAM
The District conducts an annual tree and shrub sale for landowners in County to encourage landowners to plant trees, shrubs wildflowers and grasses for conservation and wildlife purposes. The tree and shrub sale is held annually during the Spring and all orders are prepaid and prepackaged. The pickup day is scheduled for the middle of April and there are ongoing planting demonstrations to ensure planting success. The District pre-orders all of the trees from a nursery with a diverse selection. If you need help selecting the right tree species, please call our offices and we can help! After you've filled out your form, please mail it back to the District at 99 North Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815.

2011 Tree and Shrub Order Form

TREE and SHRUB SEEDLING DEFINITIONS

HOW TO PLANT SEEDLINGS

FISH STOCKING PROGRAMS
The District holds a fish stocking program every spring and fall. Bass, minnows, perch, grass carp and catfish are offered during the spring. Brown, brook and rainbow trout are offered in the fall. The District can provide a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation pond stocking permit or a grass carp permit for landowners in their submission. All orders are prepaid and pick up will occur on the date specified in the order form.

The Chenango County Conservation District sells a variety of products throughout the year. Some items include: Conservation Seed Mix, USGS 7.5 Minute Series Topographical Maps, Chenango County Highway Maps, Animal Guards.

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SERVICES

POND SITE INVESTIGATION
Technical staff from the Soil and Water Conservation District can provide assistance to landowners interested in constructing both embankment and dugout ponds. The District can help with the construction of embankment ponds that have a dike that is > 15' in height, and less than 3 million gallons in size. If the landowner seeks the assistance of the Soil and Water Conservation District, District staff will provide a design and oversee the contruction of the pond. The District charges $500.00 to landowners who are interested in utilizing our services and will recieve a $250.00 refund once the pond is complete. If you are interested in inquiring about how the District can help you or if you would like more information on the process of building a pond, Chenango County SWCD pond policy can provide more information.

CHENANGO COUNTY SWCD POND POLICY

AGRICULTURAL WORKSHEETS
For individuals applying for a partial reduction in real property taxes for eligible farmland in New York, a Soil Group Worksheet (APD-1) must be completed by the Soil and Water Conservation district. The District's policy for completing Soil Group Worksheets is to work with the landowner and the Town Assessor's office to ensure that worksheets are filled out accurately and in accordance with Real Property Tax Law. The Soil and Water District will provide two copies to the landowner and will retain one copy for reference purposes. The cost for a worksheet, per parcel, is ($15.00) fifteen dollars. Information on eligibility requirements can be found at the Office of Real Property Tax website.

Questions and Answers Brochure
Chenango County Assessors

STREAM PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Technical staff from the Soil and Water Conservation District will assist landowners wishing to apply for a stream disturbance permit through the United States Army Corps and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The SWCD will advise the landowner on what methods are appropriate to implement, will fill out all the necessary permit applications and send to the appropriate regulatory agency. If structures are recommended by the Soil and Water District, landowner should seek further guidance from a licensed engineer to provide a design and oversee construction. Designs, cross-sections and any other related material generated by the Soil and Water District are to be used only application purposes and should not be considered as a design package. Please refer to the new cooperative agreement between landowners and the SWCD.

TECHNICAL ADVICE
As a County agency, the District provides free technical advice on other water, soil and agricultural issues. The District has often been called to help mitigate storm water issues, pond algae and aquatic grass growth, drainage issues (both agricultural and non-agricultural)and other land management problems and inquires. District staff can also provide technical expertise in grazing systems and associated infrastructure (fencing, laneways, paddock sizing, and watering systems), manure storage and transfer systems, sileage leachate control systems, and barnyard waste management. The District also provides services to private consultants for on-farm data collection.

RESOURCE INFORMATION

The District office has a vast collection of literature on resource conservation, wildlife habitat improvement, agronomy, forestry, best management practices and planning documents related to land management, agriculture and forestry. The District sels 7.5 minute United States Geological Survey topographical maps for Chenango County. The USDA Soil Survey, DEC classified wetlands maps, United States Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Survey Maps, historic aerial photography are also availabel at the Soil and Water District for individuals to view and copy.
Below are wildlife and habitat informational leaflets from the Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat management Institute. These links require Adobe Acrobat to open.