Village Board of Trustee Meetings will be available beginning February 11, 2013 via webcast on this site.  The webcast can be viewed from the Government of the Public Access TV pages of this site.


Mandates are commonly used to shift tax burden from state government to the local municipality and ultimately to the local taxpayer.  The Village of Fairport opposes the use of mandates to balance the state budget deficit.  To learn about mandates and other important information every taxpayer should know, go to the following link: http://stopthetaxshift.org

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Monroe County Tree and 2013 Conservation Tree and Shrub Program

Although winter is almost here, it’s not too early to start looking ahead towards spring, and a great place to start is with the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2013 Conservation Tree & Shrub program! The District will hold their annual sale of bare root seedlings and transplants at the Monroe County ecopark facility this spring!

People have an opportunity to pre-order more than 60 different species of bare-root conifers, hardwood trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and groundcovers, as well as seed mixes and other products used in conservation projects. Packages range in unit size and price, from a bundle of 10 plants for as low as $11, to bundles of 100 plants for an average cost of $83. Some of the new species this year include: Pawpaw, American Beech, Shagbark Hickory, Eastern Redbud and Wintergreen. We’ve also updated our selection of multi-packs where homeowners can choose from 10 pre-packaged plant combinations that help accommodate the suburban homeowner’s conservation needs. Rather than getting a single pack of ten trees/shrubs composed of only one species, the multi-packs offer two plants of five different species; perfect for the suburban conservationist! By offering planting materials in several groups, the program is set up to meet the needs of all county landowners, whether they have a small lot or hundreds of acres.

New this year is the Riparian Conservation Pack, perfect for vegetating area next to streams, ponds, lakes or wet areas. As always, species adapted to Monroe County site conditions have been selected to provide a variety of conservation uses.

"Planting trees and shrubs is perhaps the most effective way for individuals to help keep our environment clean and green," said District Director Kelly Emerick. "In addition to providing shade, privacy, wildlife habitat, borders, windbreaks and snow fences, trees provide many environmental benefits not visible to the eye." She explained, "They work as filters to help protect drinking water, clean the air of pollutants, stabilize soil to prevent erosion, and reduce noise by acting as sound barriers. Trees can help cool your home in the summer, and break cold winds in the winter, helping to reduce energy use. They can even add value to your property."

All plants are bare-root stock making them much easier to transport and plant. The Conservation Tree and Shrub Program is a pre-order program and the deadline for ordering is March 8th, 2013. We have a limited availability of plant stock, so to ensure we can meet your needs we encourage pre-ordering!

Those interested in the Conservation Tree and Shrub program can find the order form attached to this news release. Order forms can also be found at District website: www.monroecountyswcd.org or at any Town/Village Clerk’s Office in Monroe County. You may also contact the County Soil and Water Conservation District at (585) 473-2120 x3, M-F from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm to have the order form faxed, mailed, or emailed to you.

The Monroe County Soil and Water District reported that last year, over 535 residents planted over 28,000 native trees and shrubs across the county!!! This year the Soil and Water District expects to green up Monroe County even more.

Providing Today, Protecting Tomorrow

Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District

1200A Scottsville Rd., Suite 160, Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 473-2120 x3

2013 Conservation Tree, Shrub & Plant Program

Visit our website to view/print our catalog: www.monroecountyswcd.org

Please Read This Section! IMPORTANT DETAILS BELOW:

1. Complete this form with your name, address & phone number. Most species are available in units of 10 or 50 plants. Conifers are

also available in units of 100. Quotes for 500 or more are available by calling our office. IN THE "# OF PACKS" COLUMNS,

PLEASE SPECIFY THE QUANTITY OF THOSE PACK SIZES YOU ARE ORDERING, THEN LIST THE TOTAL PRICE IN

THE LAST COLUMN. PLEASE DO NOT ADD SALES TAX. We have included tax in the pricing where necessary.

2. Return this form and payment to: MCSWCD by March 8th, 2013. Acknowledgments will be sent once orders are received

and processed. Mark your calendar for the distribution dates. Distribution will be: April 18-19th, 2013; 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

at the: Monroe County ecopark, 10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY 14624 (NOTE: PICKUP LOCATION!). For those needing

directions or a map to this location please visit, http://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark or contact our office.

Your Name: Email: (If you want to be added to our electronic mailing list)

Address: City: State: Zip:

*Please note we do not sell or share your contact information! Please provide phone #: _________________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: 2013-___________Ck#:________________ Ck Amount: _______________ Date Received: _______________

I acknowledge receipt of my trees/shrubs/plants on ___________. If picking up later than the original dates (4/18-4/19), I understand it risks the viability of the plants I ordered and that the District is NOT responsible for loss of plant stock due to mishandling, late pickup or poor weather conditions. Pickup Acknowledgement-Initial/Date upon pickup: Please do not initial until you have picked up your order! Name (Genus species) & Approximate Size	Pricing Per Pack	# of 10 packs	# of 50 packs	# of 100 packs	Total $
CONIFERS		Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea); 10-18"		$15/10 pk.; $67/50 pk.; $90/100 pk.
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens);15"			$11/10 pk.; $42/50 pk.; $76/100 pk.
Concolor Fir (Abies concolor); 12-18" (TRY ME!)			$14/10 pk.; $57/50 pk.; $95/100 pk.
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii);12-24"			$12/10 pk.; $45/50 pk.; $76/100 pk.
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus);10-20"			$12/10 pk.; $45/50 pk.; $76/100 pk.
Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri); 10-18"			$15/10 pk.; $56/50 pk.; $95/100 pk.
Norway Spruce (Picea abies);15"+			$12/10 pk.; $45/50 pk.; $78/100 pk.
Red Pine (Pinus resinosa);15"+			$11/10 pk.; $45/50 pk.; $76/100 pk.
White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis); 12-20"			$15/10 pk.; $62/50 pk.; $95/100 pk.
White Spruce (Picea glauca);15"+			$11/10 pk.; $45/50 pk.; $76/100 pk.
SHRUBS		Am. Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum); 12-24" (TRY ME!)		$14/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
Blackberry (Rubus darrow); 9"+			$35/10 pk.; $130/50 pk.
Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ); 9"+			$46/10 pk.; $170/50 pk.
PawPaw (Asimina triloba); 12"-18" (NEW!)			$15/10 pk.; $58/50 pk.
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera);12-24"			$12/10 pk.; $45/50 pk.
Red Raspberry (Rubus latham); 9"+			$35/10 pk.; $130/50 pk.
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia); 18-24" (NEW!)			$13/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
TREES		American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis);18-24"		$13/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina); 12-20"			$13/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); 12-24" (NEW!)			$14/10 pk.; $57/50 pk.
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra); 18-24"			$14/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
Red Maple (Acer rubrum); 18-24"			$14/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata); 10-18"(NEW-TRY ME!)			$16/10 pk.; $62/50 pk.
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum);18-24"			$14/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
White Oak (Quercus alba); 18-24"			$14/10 pk.; $55/50 pk.
OTHER		Fountain Grass (Pennisetum sp); dormant clumps		$12/10 pk.; $40/50 pk.
Hosta (Fortunei-Hyacinthina); rooted clumps			$15/10 pk.; $42/50 pk.
Myrtle (Vinca minor); rooted clumps			$34/50 pk.; $61/100 pk.
Wintergreen (Chimaphila maculate); rooted clumps (NEW!)			$16/10 pk.; $50/50 pk.
THERE’S MORE ON THE BACK! Questions? Check out our online catalog @ www.monroecountyswcd.org			Page 1 Total: $__________