Workshop to address the spread of cedar trees and control options in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A hands-on workshop will be held on Monday, Jan. 19, from 7 to 9
p.m. at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center to help landowners and
producers tackle the spread of cedar trees.
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.
Those in attendance will gain insight from real-life examples of various cedar control projects,
including before and after photos, cost of the projects, cost-share options, and how producers are
maintaining cedar-free pastures to maximize grass.
The workshop will inform producers and landowners of how to keep their prescribed burn
contained to ensure a safe and controlled burn. Information will also be provided on Prescribed
Burn Associations, or groups of producers who work together on each other’s prescribed burns.
Walk-ins are welcome, but registrations are appreciated. To register, call the Lincoln, Logan and
McPherson County Extension office at (308) 532-2683 or email thoover6@unl.edu.
The workshop is made possible with the partnership of Nebraska Extension, Pheasant Forever,
the Nature Conservancy, Sandhills Task Force, Nebraska Game & Parks, US Fish and Wildlife
and NRCS.