Workshop to address spread of cedar trees, control options

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. The best time to control cedar trees is now.

To help landowners and producers tackle this issue, a hands-on workshop will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Holt County Courthouse Annex, located at 128 North 6th Street in O'Neill.

Gain insight from real-life examples of various cedar control projects, including befor...