Hull-York Lakeland

Tree Planter

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This is a Kelco TP-300 Tree Planter, with utility trailer. It can plant trees in sod or cultivated soil. The planter is connected by a three-point hitch and can be pulled with a minimum 20 hp tractor. It can plant seedlings, or trees up to three feet in height. The planter comes with either a four foot or a five foot spacer wheel. If you have neglected planting trees because of the back-breaking work required by a dibble bar, this is your answer. Easily towed on its 4’ X 8’ utility trailer. Requires 1 7/8” tow ball.

 

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Native Warm Season Grass Drill

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Hull-York Lakeland RC&D has recently purchased a no-till drill designed specifically for planting native warm season grasses. This purchase was made possible through a partnership funding effort between the RC&D Council, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund (TDA-ARCF), and Quail Unlimited. This effort is designed to assist producers in the Upper Cumberland counties with establishing, enhancing, and managing wildlife habitat and improving water quality.

The drill is available for rent through the Putnam County Soil Conservation District (SCD) in Cookeville, for $7.50 per acre, or $100 minimum. The drill must be used with a tractor that has auxiliary hydraulics, and preferably 60 hp. The drill cannot be towed at high speeds. Planting width is 6.5 feet, and total width is 10.5 feet. The unit has adjustable depth control and variable seeding rate adjustments. For more information, or to schedule the use of the drill, call (931)528-6472, extension 3. 

 

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