Attachment_5_-_Invasive_Plant_Control_Plans.pdf

Vermont NRCS – Invasive Plant Control Plan For: VTFWS Date: 3/8/2018

NRCS Does Not Make Herbicide Recommendations Follow Herbicide Label Instructions – It’s the Law.

Site Description:

The Messier WRE easement is located in Coventry, VT off of River Road (see locator map for easement access).

This easement is located along the Barton River and is classified as a palustrine persistent emergent wetland. This site was previously a ditched field that has been restored to its original wetland condition. Current cover is a mix of old/transitional field and emergent wetland vegetation.

There are no private wells, public water supplies, surface, or groundwater protection areas within 200 feet of the treatment area. There is a State listed S3 (uncommon) natural community of Red Maple-Northern White Cedar Swamp adjacent to the southern riparian treatment area. Care should be taken to only treat the invasive species listed and herbicide label instructions should be followed strictly. The treatment areas are located near a Vermont state significant wetland (category 2).

Invasive Plant Description:

The invasive species requiring treatment on the Messier WRE Easement is Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea). Treatment is planned along the riparian area of the Barton River. These areas of reed canary grass are dense and well established (approximately 80% cover). The total anticipated treatment area of reed canary grass is approximately 6.0 acres. While the aforementioned species have been identified on site and compose the bulk of the treatment needs, all commonly known invasive plants (e.g. barberry, garlic mustard, etc.) encountered during application will be controlled within the treatment area.

Invasive Plant Control Goal:

The main objectives for treating reed canary grass is to help create space for native tree and shrub plantings, increase native vegetation to support native wildlife, and improve the quality of riparian and wetland habitats found in the easement. The goal for this treatment is at least 90% reduction in cover after the initial application.

Two additional years of follow-up treatment are planned.

Control Strategies for the Site:

A current licensed pesticide applicator certified in Category 2 (forests) must be used for this treatment. Treatment options and specifications for reed canary grass can be found in the Herbaceous Weed Control Conservation Practice Job Sheet (see attachments). The best time to treat reed canary grass is in spring and summer when the plant is growing. Treatment of reed canary grass will occur using an appropriate approved aquatic herbicide, surfactant, and dye. Care must be taken to prevent any herbicide reaching surface waters on site. State water quality laws must be followed and any required state permits must be acquired prior to the start of treatment. All herbicide label instructions must be followed as well. Since treatment will need to occur within a VSWI wetland and buffer zone, the plan will need be reviewed by Vermont DEC Wetlands Coordinator to make this activity an allowed use.

A total of three (3) years of treatment are planned on this site. Additionally, native tree and shrub planting is scheduled for this site within the treatment areas. The first year of treatment will have two treatments: one in the spring and one in late summer. This can be done by broadcasting an approved aquatic herbicide in treatment areas. The next two years of treatments will be spot treatments around planted trees and shrubs. This most likely require a backpack sprayer. Care should be taken to not get any herbicide on planted trees and shrubs. A more selective grass and broadleaf herbicide can be used to avoid any possible harm to planted trees and shrubs as long as it is approved for use in aquatic environments.

Solicitation 121A2318Q0023 Attachment 5

Vermont NRCS – Invasive Plant Control Plan For: VTFWS Date: 3/8/2018

NRCS Does Not Make Herbicide Recommendations Follow Herbicide Label Instructions – It’s the Law.

Re-Vegetation or Restoration Techniques:

The plan is to plant native trees and shrubs in treatment areas to help with regeneration. A total of 12.8 acres are planned to be planted using only native, local stock of tree and shrub species.

Monitoring Plan:

The treatment area and surrounding lands will be monitored at least annually for the purpose of detecting re-growth of controlled species or the introduction and establishment of new noxious or invasive species while the site is in recovery (at least 5 years for Herbaceous Weed Control and 10 years for Brush Management). Re-growth of treated plants, seedlings or new species will be controlled with follow up treatments.

Licensed Pesticide Applicator Date Planner Signature Date Signature, Plan Reviewer

____284 - 4379_______________ License #

TOBY

ALEXANDER

Digitally signed by TOBY

ALEXANDER

Date: 2018.03.08 13:02:24 -05'00'

JOSEPH BONDI

(Affiliate)

Digitally signed by JOSEPH BONDI (Affiliate) Date: 2018.03.08 14:20:10 -05'00'

Vermont NRCS – Invasive Plant Control Plan For: VTFWD Date: 2/6/2018

NRCS Does Not Make Herbicide Recommendations

Site Description:

The Neighborhood Farms WRE easement is located in Coventry, VT off of the River Road (see locator map for easement access). This easement is located along the Barton River and is classified as a palustrine persistent emergent wetland. This site was previously a ditched field that has been restored to its original wetland condition.

Current cover is a mix of old/transitional field, emergent wetland vegetation and floodplain forest.

There are no private wells, public water supplies, surface, or groundwater protection areas within 200 feet of the treatment areas. There are no threatened, rare, or endangered animals or plant communities found within the treatment areas. The treatment areas are located within or near a Vermont state significant wetland (class 2).

Invasive Plant Description:

The invasive species requiring treatment on the Neighborhood Farms WRE Easement are Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea), European Alder (Alnus glutinosa), and Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus). Reed canary grass is found throughout most of the easement, however, treatment will focus around the planned tree and shrub planting areas (see attached map for locations). These areas of reed canary grass are very dense and well established (90% cover). The total anticipated treatment area of reed canary grass is approximately 5.9 acres.

European alder is found in the northern portion of the easement. This patch of European alder was previously treated, however, adequate time will be needed to scout out any potential re-sprout or seedlings growing. A total of 4.4 acres need to be scouted and treated if needed. Treatment will help prevent the spread of European alder further into the easement and allow for native tree species to recolonize the area.

Yellow iris is found throughout the easement on the eastern side of the Barton River. The 33.1 acre treatment area will need to be scouted to make sure that all individual plants are treated. Yellow iris is variable and spread throughout the treatment area (percent cover is approximately 2%). While the aforementioned species have been identified on site and compose the bulk of the treatment needs, all commonly known invasive plants (e.g.

barberry, garlic mustard, etc.) encountered during application will be controlled within the treatment area.

Invasive Plant Control Goal:

The main objectives for treating these invasive species is to help create space for native tree and shrub plantings, increase native vegetation to support native wildlife, and improve the quality of riparian and wetland habitats found in the easement. The goal for this treatment is at least 90% reduction in cover after the initial application.

Two additional years of follow-up treatment are planned.

Control Strategies for the Site:

A current licensed pesticide applicator certified in Category 2 (forests) must be used for this treatment. Treatment options and specifications for reed canary grass and yellow iris can be found in the Herbaceous Weed Control Conservation Practice Job Sheet (see attachments). The best time to treat reed canary grass is in spring and summer when the plant is growing. The best time to treat yellow iris is during the growing season (around bloom to distinguish between native blue flag iris). Treatment options and specifications for European alder can be found in the Buckthorns Conservation Practice Job Sheet (see attachments). The best time to treat European alder is between August and October when the plant is transporting nutrients to its root system. Treatment of these invasive species will occur using an appropriate approved aquatic herbicide, surfactant, and dye. Care must be taken to prevent any herbicide reaching surface waters on site. Avoid wet rainy conditions when amphibians may

Vermont NRCS – Invasive Plant Control Plan For: VTFWD Date: 2/6/2018

NRCS Does Not Make Herbicide Recommendations be active at or near the ground surface. State water quality laws must be followed and any required state permits must be acquired prior to the start of treatment. All herbicide label instructions must be followed as well. Since treatment will need to occur within a VSWI wetland and buffer zone, the plan will need be reviewed by Vermont DEC Wetlands Coordinator to make this activity an allowed use.

A total of three (3) years of treatment are planned on this site. Additionally, native tree and shrub planting is scheduled for this site within the treatment areas. The first year of treatment will have two treatments: one in the spring and one in late summer. This can be done by broadcasting an approved aquatic herbicide in treatment areas. The next two years of treatments will be spot treatments around planted trees and shrubs. This most likely require a backpack sprayer. Care should be taken to not get any herbicide on planted trees and shrubs. A more selective grass and broadleaf herbicide can be used to avoid any possible harm to planted trees and shrubs as long as it is approved for use in aquatic environments.

Re-Vegetation or Restoration Techniques:

The plan is to plant native trees and shrubs in treatment areas to help with regeneration. A total of 6.0 acres are planned to be planted using only native, local stock of tree and shrub species.

Monitoring Plan:

The treatment area and surrounding lands will be monitored at least annually for the purpose of detecting re-growth of controlled species or the introduction and establishment of new noxious or invasive species while the site is in recovery (at least 5 years for Herbaceous Weed Control and 10 years for Brush Management). Re-growth of treated plants, seedlings or new species will be controlled with follow up treatments.

Licensed Pesticide Applicator Date Planner Signature Date Signature, Plan Reviewer

____284 - 4379_______________ License #

TOBY

ALEXANDER

Digitally signed by TOBY ALEXANDER Date: 2018.02.06 16:33:34 -05'00'

JOSEPH BONDI

(Affiliate)

Digitally signed by JOSEPH BONDI (Affiliate) Date: 2018.02.07 08:14:09 -05'00'

Vermont NRCS – Invasive Plant Control Plan For: Terry Perkins Date: 2/2/2018

NRCS Does Not Make Herbicide Recommendations

Site Description:

The Perkins WRE easement is located in Coventry, VT off of Webster Road (see locator map for easement access). It is within the corridor of WRE easements along the Barton River. This easement is classified as a palustrine persistent emergent wetland. This site was previously a ditched field that has been restored to its original wetland condition. Current cover is a mix of old/transitional field, emergent wetland vegetation, and some riparian forest.

There are no private wells, public water supplies, surface, or groundwater protection areas within 200 feet of the treatment area. There are no known rare, threatened, or endangered species or communities found within the treatment area. The majority of the treatment area is located near or within a Vermont state significant wetland (class 2).

Invasive Plant Description:

The invasive species requiring treatment on the Perkins WRE easement is Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus).

There is a large area of yellow iris that needs to be treated in the eastern portion of the easement. The 13.1 acre treatment area requires scouting to distinguish between native blue flag iris and exotic yellow flag iris prior to herbicide application. Treatment will help prevent the spread of yellow iris further into the easement and allow for native plant species to recolonize the area. The percent cover of yellow iris is approximately 2% in the 13.1 acre treatment area (see attached map for location). While the aforementioned species have been identified on site and compose the bulk of the treatment needs, all commonly known invasive plants (e.g. barberry, garlic mustard, etc.)

encountered during application will be controlled within the treatment area.

Invasive Plant Control Goal:

The main objectives for treating yellow iris is to help create space for native plant regeneration, increase native vegetation to support native wildlife, and improve the quality of wetland habitat found in the easement. The goal for this treatment is at least 90% reduction in cover after the initial application. Two additional years of follow-up treatment are planned.

Control Strategies for the Site:

A current licensed pesticide applicator certified in Category 2 (forests) must be used for this treatment. Treatment options and specifications for yellow iris can be found in the Herbaceous Weed Control Conservation Practice Job Sheet (see attachments). The best time to treat yellow iris is during the growing season (around bloom to distinguish between native blue flag iris). Treatment of yellow iris will occur using an appropriate aquatic approved herbicide, surfactant, and dye. Care must be used to prevent any herbicide reaching surface waters on site. Avoid wet rainy conditions when amphibians may be active at or near the ground surface. State water quality laws must be followed and any required state permits must be acquired prior to the start of treatment. All herbicide label instructions must be followed as well. Since treatment will need to occur within a VSWI wetland and buffer zone, the plan will need be reviewed by Vermont DEC Wetlands Coordinator to make this activity an allowed use.

A total of three (3) years of treatment are planned on this site. Treatment should occur during the growing season around blood to help distinguish between native blue flag iris.

Vermont NRCS – Invasive Plant Control Plan For: Terry Perkins Date: 2/2/2018

NRCS Does Not Make Herbicide Recommendations

Re-Vegetation or Restoration Techniques:

The plan is to allow for natural regeneration to occur onsite. The area of yellow iris is in close proximity to native vegetation, which should provide a seed source for natural revegetation.

Monitoring Plan:

The treatment area and surrounding lands will be monitored at least annually for the purpose of detecting re-growth of controlled species or the introduction and establishment of new noxious or invasive species while the site is in recovery (at least 5 years for Herbaceous Weed Control and 10 years for Brush Management). Re-growth of treated plants, seedlings or new species will be controlled with follow up treatments.

Licensed Pesticide Applicator Date Planner Signature Date Signature, Plan Reviewer

____284 - 4379______________ License #

TOBY ALEXANDER

Digitally signed by TOBY

ALEXANDER

Date: 2018.02.02 13:00:51 -05'00'

JOSEPH BONDI (Affiliate)

Digitally signed by JOSEPH BONDI (Affiliate) Date: 2018.02.02 13:26:29 -05'00'