SWCDs are local units of State Government working with the USDA-NRCS to deliver technical assistance to landowners for their conservation needs. Each of LA's 44 SWCDs is governed by a board of 5 Supervisors. For more info visit NACD or review the state law.

For minimum germination times for specific seed kinds see the Germination Table.

All devices are inspected annually and after a device meets the requirements for accuracy a Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Seal is then placed on the device.

The following items can be considered a good beginning list of documents: completed application, current business plan including financial projections, current financial information, appraisals on the items to be offered as security, drawings of any structures to be built or modified.

LDAF gets all of our pine seeds from LDAF seed orchards. The pines seeds are genetically improved for growth, disease resistance and geographically suited for Louisiana sites. We have several hardwood seed orchards producing genetically improved seeds for all major oaks, green ash, Baldcypress, red maple, and sweet gum. We still collect wild seeds for most of our hardwood species, from a correct Louisiana geographical source. We also buy from private vendors.&