Columbiana SWCD is selling tree seedling packets to anyone in the area who would like to make a small planting. Landowners interested in planting trees this spring should start placing their orders as soon as possible. This year the district’s tree program continues to offer a wider variety of tree and shrub packets. In this sale there are 37 different varieties of trees, and shrubs to choose from. In addition to these species, the district will also be selling tree tubes as a new addition this year to protect trees from deer and other wildlife damage while also helping enhance their growth. Tree sale orders will be available for pick up on April 15 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The spring fish sale for local pond and lake owners in the area offers various fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, hybrid bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, fathead minnows, and white amur. The deadline for ordering fish through the fish sale will be March 25 and the fish will be available for pick up on Wednesday, April 8, between 10:30 a.m. and noon at Kent State University Salem. Landowners interested in purchasing trees or fish can pick up an order form at the SWCD office located at 1834-B S. Lincoln Ave. in Salem. Printable order form can also be found on the Columbiana SWCD website at columbinanacoswcd.com as well as complete descriptions of all listed tree seedlings. For additional information contact Wildlife and Forestry specialist John Beilhart at 330-277-2977.