Brush Management Grant (Cedar Removal Cost Share)
Charles Mix Conservation District
Introduction
Funding is available to help landowners remove encroaching cedar trees and protect grasslands in south-central South Dakota.

How to Apply:
Contact the Charles Mix Conservation District to request and complete a short, three-question application.
Contact Information:
Dawn Schulte, District Manager
605-487-7577
charlesmixconservationdistrict@gmail.com
Charles Mix Conservation District
50 N 2nd Ave
PO Box 249
Lake Andes, SD 57356
The Details
The Charles Mix Conservation District offers partial cost-share funding for cedar tree removal, covering up to 30 hours of work per project. This assistance is available to landowners in Bon Homme, Charles Mix, and Gregory counties and helps reduce cedar encroachment that can impact grassland health, forage production, and wildlife habitat.