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Hi everyone! I'm new here but have been reading for a while.

I am in the development stages of a new property. Bought 37 acres of field. Planted in Canola last year. 32acres is being rented to a farmer for his own use, the other 5 is our new home site. Pond is being dug, basement is in and house will be in place in a couple of weeks. Animals and such will wait until next year. For now it is site development I am looking at.

I have already ordered some native prairie grass seed from a local research station. I will also be spreading some native flower seed as it becomes available or as I am able to collect it. Wild praire is what I am working on, both low and tall grass.

To sorround the site I have already submitted a request for a sellection of trees and shrubs from a shelter belt program. These include deciduous and coniferous. Shrubs and trees selected for fast growth, longevity, stable growth, minimal maintenance, and wildlife use.

All of this brings me to my question of whether I have left anythig out. Is there anything obvious that i am not thinking of? What have I neglected?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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