Free Trees for Livestock Farms

Agroforestry for Pollinators and Food System Resilience

Spring 2026 Orders must be placed by February 28th!

The White River NRCD, in partnership with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and American Farmland Trust, is entering its third season of the Free Trees for Livestock Farms initiative to integrate agroforestry, pollinator habitat, and perennial food systems into working farms across our District and neighboring regions in the Connecticut River Watershed.

This program supports livestock farms—especially those with limited access to existing conservation funding—with free trees, materials, planning and planting assistance, and opportunities to participate in peer learning and public education events. It aims to promote the ecological and economic benefits of perennial food systems, enhance pollinator habitat, and build capacity for long-term farm planning and stewardship.

What the Program Offers

Spring 2026: Free Tree Bundles with expanded species offerings and bundle scenarios: Riparian bundles with two, three, or four row scenarios; hedgerow bundles with two, three, four, or five row scenarios; windbreak bundles with three, four, or five row scenarios; silvopature double row, single row, or block planting scenarios.
Fall 2025 Riparian Bundle, Hedgerow Bundle, Silvopasture Bundle
Spring 2025: Select species available (25-50 of each). View species profiles here.
Free Site-Specific Technical Assistance, including help developing simple agroforestry, grazing, or forest management plans tailored to each farm’s needs.
Free Materials, including tree protection (tubes, hardware cloth, mulch, mats), mycorrhizal inoculant, and optional watering aids (e.g., tree bags).
Free Planting Support via educational and volunteer opportunities. Participate in trainings or host work brigades if desired, with support from Farm Force.

Program Goals

Expand tree-based conservation practices on livestock farms in ways that enhance pollinator habitat, pasture health, and soil biodiversity.
Provide access to trees and agroforestry materials for farms, especially those not currently receiving federal funding.
Build long-term capacity for agroecological planning through farm-friendly tools such as bundled species packages and on-farm conservation planning support.
Strengthen community-based conservation, youth engagement, and public education through integrated work brigades and learning events.

Eligible Farms will be prioritized based on:

Readiness and capacity for long-term tree care.
Need for pollinator or riparian habitat.
Lack of access to other funding sources.
Willingness to engage in education or host work brigades.

Next Steps for Farmers

Complete this short form to indicate interest in this program:

(Note: If you've already filled out this information, please skip to the order form below.)

Once you submit your farm information, continue to the tree bundle order form below.

Tree Bundle Order Form

Please select the planting scenarios for riparian buffers, hedgerows, windbreaks, and silvopasture from the order form. You can choose different buffer scenarios and varying quantities of row bundles that best suit your landscape and operation. You can select multiple scenarios and row bundles for different planting areas. For instance, if you have a large hedgerow area that can accommodate four rows and a smaller riparian area that can accommodate two rows, you may choose both. The species included in these bundles are preselected, but some may be substituted or excluded based on availability.

For the silvopasture scenario, please select your preferred species for your project. Choose at least three species for your silvopasture order and do not exceed 50 stems in total. If you need more than 50 stems, please reach out for assistance.

Each species is available in bundles of 5 stems. Indicate the number of stems you would like for each species, using increments of 5. For example: Yellowbud Hickory (20) - Quaking Aspen (5) - Cottonwood (10) - Total: 35 stems.

See PDFs below: Bundle descriptions, species List, and spacing and layout Examples.

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Select Riparian Buffer Scenarios:

Two Row - 31 stems - Highbush Blueberry, Pussy Willow, Buttonbush**, Nannyberry, Silky Dogwood, Allegheny Serviceberry.

Three Row - 55 stems - Black Chokeberry*, Common Elderberry*, Steeplebush, Highbush Blueberry, Pussy Willow, Buttonbush**, Nannyberry, Silky Dogwood, Allegheny Serviceberry.

Four Row - 60 stems - Black Chokeberry*, Common Elderberry*, Steeplebush, Highbush Blueberry, Pussy Willow, Buttonbush**, Nannyberry, Silky Dogwood, Allegheny Serviceberry, White Oak*, Yellowbud Hickory, Black Cherry**.

Select Hedgerow Buffer Scenarios:

Two Row - 27 stems - Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.

Three Row - 32 stems - Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.

Four Row -127 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.

Five Row - 132 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.

Select Windbreak Buffer Scenarios:

Three Row - 66 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Canadian Serviceberry, Chokecherry**, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*.

Four Row - 83 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Black Chokeberry*, American Hazelnut, Arrowwood Viburnum, Canadian Serviceberry, Chokecherry**, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*.

Five Row - 88 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, American Hazelnut, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum, Chokecherry**, Canadian Serviceberry, Gray Dogwood, American Basswood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Tulip Poplar, Cottonwood, Bur Oak*.

Silvopasture: Choose a minimum of three species. Selecting no more than 50 stems. Select in increments of 5.

Yellowbud Hickory (Carya cordiformis)

Shagbark Hickory (Cayra ovata)

Chestnut (Castanea dentata x spp.)

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

White Mulberry (Morus alba). (Limited supply).

Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)

White Oak (Quercus alba)

American Basswood (Tilia americana)

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Bundle descriptions:

Riparian Buffer Scenario:

Two Row - 31 stems - Highbush Blueberry, Pussy Willow, Buttonbush**, Nannyberry, Silky Dogwood, Allegheny Serviceberry.
Three Row - 55 stems - Black Chokeberry*, Common Elderberry*, Steeplebush, Highbush Blueberry, Pussy Willow, Buttonbush**, Nannyberry, Silky Dogwood, Allegheny Serviceberry.
Four Row - 60 stems - Black Chokeberry*, Common Elderberry*, Steeplebush, Highbush Blueberry, Pussy Willow, Buttonbush**, Nannyberry, Silky Dogwood, Allegheny Serviceberry, White Oak*, Yellowbud Hickory, Black Cherry**.

Hedgerow Scenario:

Two Row - 27 stems - Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.
Three Row - 32 stems - Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.
Four Row -127 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.
Five Row - 132 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Chokecherry**, American Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*, Canadian Serviceberry, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum.

Windbreak Scenario:

Three Row - 66 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Canadian Serviceberry, Chokecherry**, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*.
Four Row - 83 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, Black Chokeberry*, American Hazelnut, Arrowwood Viburnum, Canadian Serviceberry, Chokecherry**, Gray Dogwood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Bur Oak*.
Five Row - 88 stems - Prairie Willow, New Jersey Tea, Lowbush Blueberry, American Hazelnut, Black Chokeberry*, Arrowwood Viburnum, Chokecherry**, Canadian Serviceberry, Gray Dogwood, American Basswood, Yellowbud Hickory, Red Maple*, Tulip Poplar, Cottonwood, Bur Oak*.