Text Box: National Weather Service Monthly Precip (Inches) Laramie Regional Airport—Preliminary Data Source: http://www.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=cys Mon 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Jan 0.06 0.04 0.13 0.30 0.03 0.13 0.05 0.31 0.14 Feb 0.07 0.25 0.10 0.20 0.05 0.09 0.16 0.04 0.30 Mar 0.95 0.95 0.00 0.49 0.21 0.85 0.26 0.06 0.50 Apr 0.23 1.28 1.32 0.81 0.58 0.95 0.38 1.30 2.14 May 0.82 1.73 0.69 1.06 0.86 1.42 3.59 1.36 1.24 Jun 0.38 0.82 2.86 3.29 0.46 0.33 1.81 2.36 2.29 Jul 0.50 1.11 1.07 0.97 1.57 2.20 0.58 2.30 0.78 Aug 1.47 0.78 1.77 0.70 1.40 1.74 1.56 1.03 1.16 Sep 0.58 0.76 3.03 0.43 1.25 1.51 1.19 0.90 0.06 Oct 0.75 0.46 0.62 1.05 0.61 1.42 0.18 0.96 1.49 Nov 0.06 0.59 0.22 0.71 0.06 0.07 0.24 0.38 1.46 Dec 0.07 0.42 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.35 0.20 0.72 0.05 (12/20) Annual Tot 5.94 9.19 11.85 10.07 7.17 11.06 10.20 11.04 11.61

 

As a conservation district we use various resources to answer the questions we receive from the public.  The best resource that we have found is the Barnyards & Backyards magazine.  Its focus is on

LRCD Annual Tree Sale

 

By Martin Curry

 

Laramie Rivers Conservation District will host their 24th annual tree sale on April 29th and 30th, 2011 at the Albany County Fairgrounds.

 

I would like to encourage all those that are interested in our tree sale to place their orders as soon as possible.  Some of the species that we have listed may

be in high demand, so the sooner you order the better the chance we can fulfill your request.

 

I have introduced two new species into this year’s tree sale.

 

Lanceleaf cottonwood (Populus x acuminata) is a native deciduous hybrid between plains and narrowleaf cottonwood and typically a male plant(cottonless).  Their growth form is irregular to ovoid shape and can grow to a height of 40 to 60 feet.  The growth rate is considered moderate to rapid.

 

Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca var. densata) is a large evergreen tree.  Black Hills Spruce is a naturally occurring variety of White Spruce native to South Dakota.  Their growth form is a broad pyramidal to conical crown that is denser than other species.  These spruce can reach a height of 60 feet tall and have a crown width of 15 to 25 feet wide.

 

I would also like to remind everybody that this is a good time to purchase tree survival aids such as weed barrier, hydrosource and fertilizer.  Orders call be placed via mail orders or in person at 5015 Stone Rd. Laramie, WY.

 

There is still time to apply for a cost share on a Living Snow Fence.  The deadline is March 1, 2011.  Please contact Martin Curry at 721-0072 for more information.

the state of Wyoming, and issues that are specific to our state.  I would encourage all of you to check out their website at http://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/.  Under the “Resource” tab, you will find a variety of topics with extensive information on each one.  The magazine comes out quarterly, and the winter issue should arrive any day.  An article on “Planning and Planting Living Snow Fences” is included in that issue, it was written by Liz Harvey- Administrative Asst. and Martin Curry- Resource Specialist.  Copies are available for free at our office.