Tree/Shrub Planting Plan and Record Form (MT-ECS-108)

Ecological Sciences - Forestry Technical Note Number MT-30

If you encounter any problems with the file provided on this page, please contact Technical Resources at 406-587-6822.

A printer-friendly versions of this technical note is available in Adobe Reader format.

Forestry Technical Note Number MT-30 (PDF; 180 KB)

January 2007.
By Robert D. Logar, State Staff Forester.

Introduction

The following provides a spreadsheet with revisions to the Tree/Shrub Planting Plan and Record Form, MT-ECS-108. The form allows for a way of collecting, summarizing and expressing the information needed for a tree/shrub planting or windbreak/shelterbelt design.

General

Planners will be able to use this Tree/Shrub Planting Plan and Record Form if they are familiar with NRCS forestry practice standards and understand basic planting terminology. The state staff forester is responsible for any summary form editing or revising. The original summary form is protected so that the summary form cannot be corrupted accidentally.

The Tree/Shrub Planting Plan and Record Form, MT-ECS-108, is available in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Reader formats. Save the file in the desired location before using it.

MT-ECS-108 (XLS; 94 KB)
MT-ECS-108 (PDF; 332 KB)

The form is designed to assist planners in identifying needed information to develop plans, practice designs and document records for the Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment (380) and Tree/Shrub Establishment (612) practices.

The following is an example of a filled out form:

Example Form MT-ECS-108 (XLS; 94 KB)
Example Form MT-ECS-108 (PDF; 180 KB)

Features

The form is used to record and summarize tree/shrub planting data needed for conservation planning. It summarizes and describes:

1. Client information
• Name
• Address
• Phone number
2. Site information
• Soil type(s)
• Conservation Tree/Shrub Suitability Group (CTSG)
• Distance from roads or structures (homestead, building)
• Planting date
3. Planning data
• Planned by
• Approved by
• Title
• Date
4. Design
• Location
• Arrangement (over view)
5. Type of planting
• Farmstead
• Livestock
• Reforestation
• Field
• Wildlife
• Living Snow Fence - Highway
6. Cost share program
• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
• Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
• Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP)
• Other
• None
7. Arrangement (detailed)
• Row number
• Row length
• In row spacing
• Species – common name
• Between row spacing
• Number of tree/shrubs planned
8. Fabric
• Needed
• Length - feet
9. Notes
10. Operation and maintenance section

Printing

This form can be printed using the default office laser printer.

If you have any questions regarding this technical note, please contact one of the following:

Bob Logar, State Forester
Phone: (406) 587-6836
Email: Bob Logar

Ronald Nadwornick, State Resource Conservationist
Phone: (406) 587-6998
Email: Ronald.Nadwornick 

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