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COLBURN TOWNSHIP

PRAIRIE RESTORATION

Table of Contents

Cover Sheet/ Location Map ……………………………………………………………………………. 1

Estimated Quantities ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2

Construction Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Plan View ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Seed Mix #1 …..………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5

Seed Mix #2 ………………..…………………………………………………………………………………. 6

Inspection Plan ….…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7

Wisconsin Construction Specification 7 ……………………………..………………………….. 8

Wisconsin Job Sheet 135 …………………………………………………………………………. 9-13

Note: Where the term Technician is used throughout the solicitation and resultant contract, This term shall mean Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR).

Common Name Scientific Name

Intro/ Native

PLS

(lbs / Acre) Total Lbs.

Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii Native 0.3 4.9 1

Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans Native 0.3 4.9 1

Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium Native 1.0 19.5 1

Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Native 0.1 2.5 1

Prairie Junegrass Koeleria macrantha Native 0.1 1.2 1

Sideoats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula Native 0.5 9.8 1

Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis Native 1.0 19.5 1

TOTAL GRASSES: 3.2 62.3

(oz./Acre) Total Oz.

Bergamot Monarda fistulosa Native 0.5 9.8

Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Native 2.0 39.0

Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa Native 1.0 19.5

Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Native 2.0 39.0

Whorled Milkweed Asclepias verticillata Native 1.0 19.5

Illinois Tick Trefoil Desmodium illinoense Native 1.0 19.5

Large Beardtongue Penstemon grandiflorus Native 1.0 19.5

Leadplant Amorpha canescens Native 1.0 19.5

Rattlesnake Master Eryngium yuccifolium Native 1.0 19.5

Rough Blazing Star Liatris aspera Native 0.5 9.8

Round-Headed Bushclover Lespedeza capitata Native 0.5 9.8

Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis Native 1.0 19.5

Spotted Mint Monarda punctata Native 0.5 9.8

Stiff Goldenrod Oligoneuron rigidum Native 1.0 19.5

Wild Lupine Lupinus perennis Native 1.0 19.5

Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata Native 2.0 39.0

TOTAL FORBS/LEGUMES: 17.0 331.5

Spring Seeding

Late Summer

Frost Seeding Allowed?

lbs/acre Total lbs. OR Bu./Acre Total Bu.

Temporary Cover Crop:

Companion Crop:

You must pick Yes or No

General Soil Test

N/R

N/R=Not Recommended for Pure Native Mixes

Seeding was completed on: according to the above requirements.

(Date)

Phosphate (P205)

80-89 Lime

Potash (K20)

SEEDING DATES Fall Dormant Seeding

Nitrogen

Total Lbs. NeededFertilizer & Lime

FORBS/LEGUMES

GRASSES

Fert./Lime Not Needed

Yes NO

Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii Native 1.0 6.0 1

Common Rush Juncus effusus Native 0.0 0.1 1

Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans Native 1.0 6.0 1

Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Native 1.0 6.0 1

Woolgrass Scirpus cyperinus Native 0.0 0.1 1

Virginia Wildrye Elymus virginicus Native 1.0 6.0 1

TOTAL GRASSES: 4.0 24.2

Prairie Milkweed Asclepias sullivantii Native 2.0 12.0

Smooth Blue Aster Symphyotrichum laeve Native 0.5 3.0

Foxglove Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis Native 0.5 3.0

Golden Alexanders Zizia aurea Native 2.0 12.0

Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis Native 1.0 6.0

Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum Native 0.3 1.5

Bergamot Monarda fistulosa Native 0.5 3.0

Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Native 1.0 6.0

Blue Vervain Verbena hastata Native 0.5 3.0

Marsh Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Native 3.0 18.0

Great St. John's Wort Hypericum ascyron Native 0.5 3.0

Canada Milkvetch Astragalus canadensis Native 3.0 18.0

Rattlesnake Master Eryngium yuccifolium Native 1.0 6.0

Joe-Pye Weed Eutrochium maculatum Native 0.5 3.0

Wild Quinine Parthenium auriculatum Native 1.0 6.0

Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata Native 2.0 12.0

Cupplant Silphium perfoliatum Native 1.0 6.0

Great Blue Lobelia Lobelia siphilitica Native 0.3 1.5

TOTAL FORBS/LEGUMES: 20.5 123.0

SEEDING DATES Fall Dormant Seeding

Total Lbs. NeededFertilizer & Lime

USDA-NRCS-Wisconsin Section IV, Technical Guide 7-1 5/12

WISCONSIN CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION

7. Mobilization and Demobilization

1.

The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the Contractor's forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required.

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2.

Mobilization shall include:

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

• All activities and associated costs for transportation of the Contractor's personnel, equipment, and operating supplies to the site;

• Establishment of offices, buildings, and other necessary general facilities for the Contractor's operations at the site

• Premiums paid for performance and payment bonds including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements as applicable

• Construction and maintenance of haul roads and equipment parking areas

• Other job related items

Demobilization shall include:

• All activities and costs for transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies not utilized in the project from the site

• Disassembly, removal, and site cleanup of offices, buildings, and other facilities assembled on the site.

• Repair of access roads, temporary haul roads, and equipment parking areas leaving the project site in the same or better condition than at the start of the project.

• General cleanup and house keeping needed to restore a neat and orderly project site.

Access to the site, equipment parking, and staging areas are limited to that shown on the drawings or as approved by the technician.

Natural Resources

United States Department of Agriculture

How to Establish and Maintain Native Grasses, Forbs and Legumes

Conservation Service Wisconsin Job Sheet 135

Landowner:

If you are receiving financial assistance for completing this planting, refer to your agreement for any additional requirements or restrictions.

Purpose

This job sheet describes methods to establish and maintain native grasses, forbs, and legumes and applies to the following practice (Select all that apply).

Conservation Cover (327) Critical Area Planting (342) Forage and Biomass Planting (512)

Native species can be used to accomplish one or more of the following:

• Reduce soil erosion.

• Enhance pollinator and wildlife habitat.

• Increase forage supply during periods of low production.

• Produce feedstock for biofuel or energy production.

• Improve soil, water, and air quality.

For additional recommendations, refer to Wisconsin NRCS Agronomy Technical Note 5, Establishing and Maintaining Native Grasses, Forbs, and Legumes, at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/wi/ technical/?cid=nrcs142p2_020841

Species Selection and Seed Quality

Species and cultivars must be selected based upon the adaptation to site conditions, including appropriate moisture regime or forage suitability group, climatic conditions, soil conditions, and landscape position.

1. Select species based on growth characteristics, fertility requirements, disease resistance, compatibility with other species, and the intended use of the seeding.

2. Mixtures must meet all requirements of the Wisconsin weed laws. Species identified as restricted or prohibited by law shall not be planted.

3. Seed must be of high quality and meet the requirements of the Wisconsin seed laws for certification. If you plan to use untested seed, prior approval must be granted from NRCS before planting.

If certified seed is not available, non-certified seed may be used as long as the seed is tested for purity and germination by a testing laboratory following Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) procedures.

4. Native species are not recommended in concentrated flow areas due to their slow establishment and growth characteristics.

5. If more than 20 percent of the legume seed is hard seed, increase the seeding rate for legumes by the percent of hard seed in the seeding mixture.

6. Legume seeds must be inoculated prior to planting.

Seeding Periods and Rates

Seeding rates and species are provided on the attached seeding plan. Rates are based upon Pure Live Seed (PLS).

In order to determine PLS, the seed must be tested for purity and germination. If you are receiving financial assistance for this practice, any changes to the species or rates listed in the seeding plan must be approved before seed is purchased.

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• Permanent, perennial vegetative cover will be established within the recommended seeding dates as shown on the attached seeding plan.

When it is not possible to seed during the recommended seeding dates, a temporary cover will be required to reduce erosion until the seeding can be completed.

• Frost Seeding. The frost seeding period in Wisconsin typically ranges from February to mid- March but may vary from year to year depending on the weather. Frost seeding is allowed only during the active freezing and thawing cycle and can be completed on fields where good seed-to-soil contact can be obtained. Do not frost seed on fields with solid ice or snow cover greater than 2 inches. Seeding rates must be increased by 15 percent. Refer to your seeding plan to determine if frost seeding is allowed for your situation.

• Dormant Seeding. Dormant seeding occurs late in the fall when the soil temperature is cool enough to prevent germination until the following spring.

This type of seeding provides greater risk of failure due to variability in weather and often has reduced yields. Seeding rates must be increased by 15 percent when seeding during this time period. Refer to your seeding plan to determine if dormant seeding is allowed for your situation.

Fertilizer and Lime Requirements

For establishment of native species, soil testing and application of soil amendments is not a requirement.

Seeding Methods

Conventional Seeding

Conventional seeding includes preparing a firm seedbed by using tillage and packing equipment.

The seed is broadcasted on the soil surface and incorporated by secondary tillage or packing equipment.

When using a drill, seed should be sorted according to size and shape and placed in the appropriate seed boxes to ensure uniform distribution across the field.

Seed can also be broadcast by using air seeders, fertilizer spreaders, or other types of rotary or drop seeder implements. When a small amount of seed is being applied over a large area, a carrier should be mixed with the seed. Carriers such as pelletized lime, fertilizer, cracked corn, saw dust, vermiculite, etc., may be used.

The seedbed should contain enough fine soil particles to provide uniform shallow coverage of the seed as well as contact with moisture and nutrients. It is important to have a firm seedbed. As a minimum, culti-pack or roll before and after seeding. When walking on a properly prepared seedbed, the depth of your footprints should not exceed ¼ inch. Do not use heavy, no-till type drills to seed on conventionally prepared seedbeds. Heavy drills tend to sink into the soil and seeding depth will be difficult to control. Do not plant seed deeper than ¼ inch.

No-Till Seeding

No-till planting is the planting of grasses and/or legumes in the absence of tillage. No-till can be used to establish new seedings on land previously in row crops or existing sod. As with conventional seeding, seed placement should be no deeper than ¼ inch. A drill equipped for no-till planting must be used to obtain proper seeding depth unless the ground is soft enough to allow consistent penetration of disk openers of a conventional drill.

Herbicides are often necessary when using no-till methods of establishment. When using herbicides, be sure to read and follow all label directions.

No-Till Planting Into Crop Residue

Residue should be uniformly distributed over the field from the previous year’s harvest. It is often preferred to plant new seedings into soybean stubble when using a no-till drill. No-tilling into large amounts of non-fragile residue such as corn stalks and small grain residue may reduce germination and seedling vigor.

For spring weed control, use a nonselective herbicide to kill weeds prior to planting. Be careful not to select a herbicide that will have carryover or residual effects on your new seeding.

No-Till Planting Into Existing Sod

No-till planting can be used to completely renovate existing sod. In order to prepare a good seedbed for no-tilling into existing sod, plant litter and existing growth must be removed or altered prior to applying nonselective herbicides. Options to remove or reduce existing cover include mowing, burning, haying, or grazing.

• Mowing: Mow the site using a rotary mower or flail chopper to a height of 3 inches. Mow-ing equipment should uniformly distribute the mowed plant material over the field surface.

• Burning: Conduct a prescribed burn according to the requirements outlined in the burn plan. The burn plan must address safety concerns and docu-ment the appropriate timing for the burn.

• Haying: Mechanically harvest vegetation from the site the year before the planned seeding. The timing of the hay harvest should be planned to minimize the amount of re-growth that will occur prior to herbicide application.

• Grazing: Timing and duration of grazing must be intensive enough to significantly reduce the existing vegetative cover. If possible, begin the grazing at a time of the year when the standing vegetation is green and growing to increase the palatability and feed value of the forage which will result in a more uniform removal of the vegetation.

After the existing plant litter is altered or removed, allow plants to actively re-grow before applying a nonselective herbicide. Be aware of herbicides that may have carryover or residual effects. Timing of herbicide applications usually occurs in the spring before plants flower or early fall to actively-growing plants. Herbicide applications in the fall often have greater efficacy, but air temperature should be above 50° F to improve plant uptake.

Inter-Seeding

Inter-seeding includes any stand modification that maintains some vegetative component of the original stand. Inter-seeding is a good way to improve existing stands that lack plant diversity or have low-yielding forage species. Existing plant growth and litter will need to be reduced, and the same options used for no-tilling into existing sod can be used.

In addition, limited tillage can be used to suppress the existing cover.

• Limited Tillage: Limited tillage may also be used to suppress the existing stand. Fields can be tilled to a depth of 3 to 5 inches and should expose at least 50 percent of the soil surface. Careful consideration should be used when using limited tillage due to potential erosion concerns or the potential to encourage additional weed growth due to soil disturbance.

After reducing plant growth, herbicides can be used to suppress, not eliminate, vegetation prior to interseeding. One must consider the current types of plants in the field (grasses vs. broadleaves) and which species you want to suppress. In addition, current field conditions and timing of application must be considered before selecting a herbicide.

A drill equipped for no-till planting must be used to obtain proper seeding depth unless limited tillage is used to prepare the seedbed. In this case, seed may be broadcast or drilled. Use a culti-packer or roll the seedbed before and after seeding when tillage is used

Temporary Cover and Companion Crops

Temporary Cover

Temporary cover is required when seed or planting stock is not available, the normal planting period has passed, or where herbicide carryover is likely. A temporary cover will typically not be necessary on those areas where at least 50 percent of the ground is covered with either crop residue or vegetative cover.

Temporary cover crops must be clipped or terminated prior to seedhead emergence or before planting permanent cover.

Temporary Cover

Species

Rate (lbs. or bu./acre)

Dates

No Herbi-cide Car-ryover

Triazine Herbicide Carryover

Likely Forage Sor-ghum

½ bu.

5/15 to 7/15

Sorghum- Sudangrass Hybrid

1 bu.

Winter Wheat

(2 bu.)

Not recommended

8/1 to 10/15

Winter Cereal Rye

Oats

4/1 to-

9/1

Annual Rye-grass

20 lbs.

4/1 to shall be evenly applied and anchored to the soil.

Review your engineering or seeding plan or consult your conservation planner to determine if mulching is required.

Operation and Maintenance

Companion Crops

Companion crops can be used to reduce the amount of erosion on critical sites, suppress weeds, and provide added protection for permanent perennial vegetation seeded during the first year of planting.

If the seeding is not used for hayland purposes, the companion crop must be mowed before seedhead emergence. Second and subsequent mowings may be necessary when re-growth provides competition to new plantings. Mowing should only remove the growth above the developing seedlings. Companion crops seeded late summer in most cases will not require clippings prior to the first killing frost unless the growing season is prolonged. Refer to your seeding plan to determine if companion crops are recommended for your situation.

Mulching

Mulch materials shall consist of natural and/or artificial materials such as plant residue, wood bark or chips, plastic, or fabric. Mulching is generally performed after grading, soil surface preparation, and seeding and plantings are complete. Mulch material

Weed control during establishment is critical to ensure survival of the new stand. Mowing, herbi-cide application, or grazing may be used alone or in combination to control weeds before they go to seed. Graze or mow the existing stand at a height of 4 to 6 inches before weeds go to seed. If grazing the stand, be cautious of selective grazing where animals do not uniformly graze the stand. Be careful not to mow or graze when the soil is wet to avoid damage to seedlings. If residue will be left on the field, do not allow the vegetation to grow too high prior to mow-ing; otherwise, excessive residue may accumulate and smother seedlings. Additional treatment may be needed every 3 to 4 weeks throughout the growing season until the stand becomes established. If using herbicides, be sure to follow all label directions.

Once the permanent vegetation is established, control noxious weeds or invading woody vegetation by spot mowing, spraying with herbicides, grazing, burning, or other methods appropriate for the site. To maximize wildlife benefits, mow before May 15 or after August 1 to protect nesting birds and provide cover.

Please note: If you are receiving financial assistance for this seeding, certain methods and timing of main-tenance may not be allowed. Refer to your contract agreement for specific guidance.

Conservation Reserve Program Requirements

CRP rules allow the cover to be managed throughout the year to control weeds or woody vegetation UNTIL the cover is determined to be established (typically within the first 3 years of the contract).

Once the cover is established, no disturbance is al-lowed during the primary nesting season recorded in the CRP contract (May 15 through August 1). Spot clipping or spot spraying may be done during the primary nesting season with prior approval from the local Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee.

Any haying or grazing of CRP must be approved by the Farm Service Agency in advance

Example Pure Live Seed (PLS) Rate Calculations:

• Step 1 – Determine the seeding rate of each of specie. For example: 80 PLS pounds per acre of Spring Barley is planned.

• Step 2 – Multiply the percent purity by the percent germination of each specie based on seed tag information. For example: 98% purity x 60% germination equates to 0.588% PLS.

• Step 3 – Divide the planned seeding rate by the percent PLS to find the bulk seed needed per acre.

For example: 80 lbs. of Spring Barley per acre / 0.588% PLS = 136 lbs/acre.

The adjusted pure live seeding rate of 136 pounds of Spring Barley per acre is required to meet the seeding criteria for his example.

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Landowner: Colburn Township Prairie Restoration

Tract: 66-5F48-11-00XXJ

Conservation Cover 327: On

Critical Area Planting 342: Off

Forage and Biomass Planting 512: Off

Common Rush Juncus effusus Native 0.0 0.3 1

Green Bulrush Scirpus atrovirens Native 0.1 1.4 1

Woolgrass Scirpus cyperinus Native 0.0 0.3 1

Bluejoint Calamagrostis canadensis Native 0.0 0.8 1

Prairie Cordgrass Spartina pectinata Native 0.2 5.3 1

Prairie Junegrass Koeleria macrantha Native 0.1 2.8 1

Orchardgrass Dactylis glomerata L. Intro 0.1 2.8 1

Virginia Wildrye Elymus virginicus Native 2.3 52.9 1

TOTAL GRASSES: 2.9 66.4

Canada Milkvetch Astragalus canadensis Native 2.3 52.9

Bergamot Monarda fistulosa Native 0.6 13.3

Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Native 4.6 105.8

Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Native 1.2 26.5

Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata Native 1.2 26.5

Blue Vervain Verbena hastata Native 0.6 13.8

Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum Native 0.4 8.1

Marsh Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Native 1.2 27.6

Foxglove Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis Native 0.6 13.8

Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis Native 0.6 13.8

New England Aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Native 0.6 13.8

TOTAL FORBS/LEGUMES: 13.7 315.8

Thaw – 6/30 N/A Yes

SEEDING DATES

10/15 – Freeze up

Fall Dormant Seeding

Total Lbs. Needed

NONE

Fertilizer & Lime

NATIVE MIXTURES & COMPANION CROPS

Landowner: Tract:

• Reduce soil erosion.

• Improve soil, water, and air quality.

For additional recommendations, refer to Wisconsin NRCS Agronomy Technical Note 5, Establishing and Maintaining Native Grasses, Forbs, and Legumes, at adaptation to site conditions, including appropriate moisture regime or forage suitability group, climatic certification. If you plan to use untested seed, prior approval must be granted from NRCS before planting.

If certified seed is not available, non-certified seed may be used as long as the seed is tested for purity and germination by a testing laboratory following

Seeding rates and species are provided on the attached seeding plan. Rates are based upon Pure Live Seed (PLS).

In order to determine PLS, the seed must be tested for purity and germination. If you are receiving financial assistance for this practice, any changes to the

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Establishing and Maintaining Native Grasses, Forbs and Legumes dates as shown on the attached seeding plan.

When it is not possible to seed during the recommended seeding dates, a temporary cover

March but may vary from year to year depending on the weather. Frost seeding is allowed only during the active freezing and thawing cycle and can be completed on fields where good seed-to-soil contact can be obtained. Do not frost seed on fields with solid ice or snow cover greater than 2 inches. Seeding rates must be increased by 15 to prevent germination until the following spring.

This type of seeding provides greater risk of failure due to variability in weather and often has reduced yields. Seeding rates must be increased by 15 percent when seeding during this time

The seed is broadcasted on the soil surface and is being applied over a large area, a carrier should be mixed with the seed. Carriers such as pelletized lime, fertilizer, cracked corn, saw dust, vermiculite, etc., may be used.

The seedbed should contain enough fine soil particles to provide uniform shallow coverage of the seed as well as contact with moisture and nutrients. It is important to have a firm seedbed. As a minimum, culti-pack or roll before and after seeding. When walking on a properly prepared seedbed, the depth of your footprints should not exceed ¼ inch. Do not use heavy, no-till type drills to seed on conventionally prepared seedbeds. Heavy drills tend to sink into the legumes in the absence of tillage. No-till can be used to establish new seedings on land previously in row crops or existing sod. As with conventional seeding, seed placement should be no deeper than ¼ inch. A drill equipped for no-till planting must be used to obtain proper seeding depth unless the ground is soft enough to allow consistent penetration of disk openers of a conventional drill.

Herbicides are often necessary when using no-till methods of establishment. When using herbicides, be sure to read and follow all label directions.

No-Till Planting Into Crop Residue

Residue should be uniformly distributed over the field from the previous year’s harvest. It is often preferred to plant new seedings into soybean stubble when using a no-till drill. No-tilling into large amounts of non-fragile residue such as corn stalks and small grain residue may reduce germination and seedling vigor.

For spring weed control, use a nonselective herbicide to kill weeds prior to planting. Be careful not to select no-tilling into existing sod, plant litter and existing growth must be removed or altered prior to applying nonselective herbicides. Options to remove or reduce grazing at a time of the year when the standing vegetation is green and growing to increase the palatability and feed value of the forage which nonselective herbicide. Be aware of herbicides that may have carryover or residual effects. Timing of herbicide applications usually occurs in the spring before plants flower or early fall to actively-growing plants. Herbicide applications in the fall often have stand. Inter-seeding is a good way to improve existing stands that lack plant diversity or have low-yielding forage species. Existing plant growth and to a depth of 3 to 5 inches and should expose at least 50 percent of the soil surface. Careful consideration should be used when using limited tillage due to potential erosion concerns or the interseeding. One must consider the current types of plants in the field (grasses vs. broadleaves) and which species you want to suppress. In addition, current field conditions and timing of application must be considered before selecting a herbicide.

A drill equipped for no-till planting must be used to obtain proper seeding depth unless limited tillage is used to prepare the seedbed. In this case, seed may be broadcast or drilled. Use a culti-packer or roll the seedbed before and after seeding when tillage is used

Temporary Cover and Companion Crops

Temporary Cover

Temporary cover is required when seed or planting stock is not available, the normal planting period has passed, or where herbicide carryover is likely. A temporary cover will typically not be necessary on those areas where at least 50 percent of the ground is covered with either crop residue or vegetative cover.

Temporary cover crops must be clipped or terminated provide added protection for permanent perennial vegetation seeded during the first year of planting.

If the seeding is not used for hayland purposes, the companion crop must be mowed before seedhead emergence. Second and subsequent mowings may be necessary when re-growth provides competition to new plantings. Mowing should only remove the growth above the developing seedlings. Companion crops seeded late summer in most cases will not require clippings prior to the first killing frost unless the growing season is prolonged. Refer to your or chips, plastic, or fabric. Mulching is generally cide application, or grazing may be used alone or in combination to control weeds before they go to seed. Graze or mow the existing stand at a height of 4 to 6 inches before weeds go to seed. If grazing the stand, be cautious of selective grazing where animals do not uniformly graze the stand. Be careful not to mow or graze when the soil is wet to avoid damage to seedlings. If residue will be left on the field, do not allow the vegetation to grow too high prior to mow-ing; otherwise, excessive residue may accumulate and smother seedlings. Additional treatment may be needed every 3 to 4 weeks throughout the growing season until the stand becomes established. If using herbicides, be sure to follow all label directions.

Once the permanent vegetation is established, control noxious weeds or invading woody vegetation by spot mowing, spraying with herbicides, grazing, burning, or other methods appropriate for the site. To maximize wildlife benefits, mow before May 15 or after August 1 to protect nesting birds and provide cover.

Please note: If you are receiving financial assistance for this seeding, certain methods and timing of main-tenance may not be allowed. Refer to your contract agreement for specific guidance.

Conservation Reserve Program Requirements

CRP rules allow the cover to be managed throughout the year to control weeds or woody vegetation UNTIL the cover is determined to be established (typically within the first 3 years of the contract).

Once the cover is established, no disturbance is al-lowed during the primary nesting season recorded in the CRP contract (May 15 through August 1). Spot clipping or spot spraying may be done during the ip js-135

Landowner: Montello Township #3 FBO

Tract:

Conservation Cover 327: On

Critical Area Planting 342: Off

Forage and Biomass Planting 512: Off

SHIELDS TOWNSHIP PROJECT #1 – NATIVE SEEDING

Table of Contents

Cover Sheet/ Location Map ……………………………………………………………………………. 1

Estimated Quantities ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2

Construction Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Plan View ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Seed Mix ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

Inspection Plan ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6

Wisconsin Job Sheet 135 ………………………………………………………………………………. 7-11

Wisconsin Construction Specification 7 …………………………………………………………. 12

SAND COUNTRY PRAIRIE

RESTORATION

APPLICABLE WISCONSIN CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Special Provisions WISCONSIN CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION 7. Mobilization and Demobilization

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS

Contents: Work under this section is intended to supplement the individual construction specifications. This section does not relieve the Contractor from fulfilling all items in said sections. The numbers of the section are referenced to those of USDA-NRCS-Wisconsin Section IV Technical Guide – Wisconsin Construction Specifications.

The Special Procedures items will supplement the standard specifications that are being referenced.

SEEDING

Description of Work

Seeding shall be performed according to the seeding plans. This work shall consist of the site preparation activities and furnishing and installing the necessary vegetative material as specified on the seeding sheet included in the Plan. A pre-planting conference will be held between the Contractor and the COTR or their delegate to discuss the planting operation. Planting will not begin before this meeting.

Measurement and Payment

Seeding will be measured to the nearest acre and will be paid at the contract unit price per acre, based on acres installed. Payment will include all labor, materials, equipment, and tools. Seedbed preparation shall be incidental to seeding.

WISCONSIN CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION 7 – MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

Measurement and Payment

Mobilization and Demobilization will not be measured and will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for Mobilization.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS

SEEDING

WISCONSIN CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

The USDA-NRCS is restoring drained and degraded former wetlands in Montello and Shields Townships in Marquette County, and Strongs Prairie and Colburn Townships, in Adams County, Wisconsin.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

Refer to Project Location Maps:

T R E S Township County Road Access 15 10 29 Montello Marquette 14th grass field road 16 10 25 Shields Marquette 18th Lane dirt field road 19 7 12 Colburn Adams 1st Drive driveway 18 5 34 Strongs Prairie Adams Czech Drive

1.3 MATERIALS

A. Supply materials, maintenance tools and equipment as indicated in plans and specifications B. Certification of materials by NRCS COR required before installation

1.4 EXECUTION

A. Documentation of pre-construction meeting and material inspection with NRCS COR prior to commencement

B. Certification of materials –seed to be applied shall have PLS and quantity certification prior to seeding C. Seeding shall follow the procedures listed in the Seeding Plans.

1. Site preparation shall be incidental to seeding D. Establishment/Maintenance mowings shall follow the procedures listed in the Seeding Plans.

1.5 PROTECTION

All materials shall be properly protected against harm from normal weather conditions and the public.

1.6 CLEAN UP

Work areas are to be kept clean during progress of work and until completion. Remove surplus materials and rubbish from project area. Reclaim access roads and staging areas to pre-construction conditions after completion of project.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

USDA-NRCS Sand Country FBO - WRE (Marquette & Adams counties, WI) Prairie Restoration

STATEMENT OF WORK

ATTACHMENT 1

AG-3C78-S-17-0048

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

1.3 MATERIALS

1.4 EXECUTION

1.5 PROTECTION

1.6 CLEAN UP

Bergamot Monarda fistulosa Native 0.6 20.2

Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Native 0.9 31.5

Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa Native 0.6 22.5

Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Native 2.1 76.8

Rough Blazing Star Liatris aspera Native 0.8 29.1

Leadplant Amorpha canescens Native 0.5 18.5

Smooth Blue Aster Symphyotrichum laeve Native 2.0 72.1

Partridge Pea Chamaecrista fasciculata Native 5.7 205.7

Purple Prairie Clover Dalea purpurea Native 2.2 78.6

Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis Native 1.1 39.3

Wild Lupine Lupinus perennis Native 8.8 316.8

Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata Native 2.4 87.4

White Wild Indigo Baptisia alba Native 1.1 39.6

White Prairie Clover Dalea candida Native 6.0 217.7

Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Native 6.6 236.8

Round-Headed Bushclover Lespedeza capitata Native 0.9 31.5

Showy Goldenrod Solidago speciosa Native 0.5 16.5

Giant Hyssop Agastache foeniculum Native 2.0 72.6

Illinois Tick Trefoil Desmodium illinoense Native 2.4 87.1

Foxglove Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis Native 0.8 27.3

New England Aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Native 0.6 22.4

Compassplant Silphium laciniatum Native 0.7 24.1

Evening Primrose Oenothera biennis Native 0.5 17.4

Ox-eye Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides Native 5.0 181.5

Stiff Goldenrod Oligoneuron rigidum Native 1.9 68.4

Hoary Vervain Verbena stricta Native 2.7 98.0

Prairie Cinquefoil Potentilla arguta Native 0.2 7.8

Rattlesnake Master Eryngium yuccifolium Native 0.5 19.7

Cream Wild Indigo Baptisia bracteata Native 0.5 18.4

Whorled Milkweed Asclepias verticillata Native 1.1 39.1

TOTAL FORBS/LEGUMES: 61.8 2224.5

Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium Native 1.5 55.5

Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans Native 1.5 53.1

Sideoats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula Native 1.0 37.0

Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis Native 1.0 37.7

Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii Native 1.5 52.2

Porcupinegrass Hesperostipa spartea Native 0.1 2.2

Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Native 0.2 8.1

TOTAL GRASSES: 6.8 245.8

Thaw – 6/30 N/A Yes

Total Lbs. Needed

NONE

Fertilizer & Lime

NATIVE MIXTURES & COMPANION CROPS

SEEDING DATES

10/15 – Freeze up

Fall Dormant Seeding

Landowner:

• Reduce soil erosion.

• Improve soil, water, and air quality.

For additional recommendations, refer to Wisconsin NRCS Agronomy Technical Note 5, Establishing and Maintaining Native Grasses, Forbs, and Legumes, at adaptation to site conditions, including appropriate moisture regime or forage suitability group, climatic certification. If you plan to use untested seed, prior approval must be granted from NRCS before planting.

If certified seed is not available, non-certified seed may be used as long as the seed is tested for purity and germination by a testing laboratory following

Seeding rates and species are provided on the attached seeding plan. Rates are based upon Pure Live Seed (PLS).

In order to determine PLS, the seed must be tested for purity and germination. If you are receiving financial assistance for this practice, any changes to the

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Establishing and Maintaining Native Grasses, Forbs and Legumes dates as shown on the attached seeding plan.

When it is not possible to seed during the recommended seeding dates, a temporary cover

March but may vary from year to year depending on the weather. Frost seeding is allowed only during the active freezing and thawing cycle and can be completed on fields where good seed-to-soil contact can be obtained. Do not frost seed on fields with solid ice or snow cover greater than 2 inches. Seeding rates must be increased by 15 to prevent germination until the following spring.

This type of seeding provides greater risk of failure due to variability in weather and often has reduced yields. Seeding rates must be increased by 15 percent when seeding during this time

The seed is broadcasted on the soil surface and is being applied over a large area, a carrier should be mixed with the seed. Carriers such as pelletized lime, fertilizer, cracked corn, saw dust, vermiculite, etc., may be used.

The seedbed should contain enough fine soil particles to provide uniform shallow coverage of the seed as well as contact with moisture and nutrients. It is important to have a firm seedbed. As a minimum, culti-pack or roll before and after seeding. When walking on a properly prepared seedbed, the depth of your footprints should not exceed ¼ inch. Do not use heavy, no-till type drills to seed on conventionally prepared seedbeds. Heavy drills tend to sink into the legumes in the absence of tillage. No-till can be used to establish new seedings on land previously in row crops or existing sod. As with conventional seeding, seed placement should be no deeper than ¼ inch. A drill equipped for no-till planting must be used to obtain proper seeding depth unless the ground is soft enough to allow consistent penetration of disk openers of a conventional drill.

Herbicides are often necessary when using no-till methods of establishment. When using herbicides, be sure to read and follow all label directions.

No-Till Planting Into Crop Residue

Residue should be uniformly distributed over the field from the previous year’s harvest. It is often preferred to plant new seedings into soybean stubble when using a no-till drill. No-tilling into large amounts of non-fragile residue such as corn stalks and small grain residue may reduce germination and seedling vigor.

For spring weed control, use a nonselective herbicide to kill weeds prior to planting. Be careful not to select no-tilling into existing sod, plant litter and existing growth must be removed or altered prior to applying nonselective herbicides. Options to remove or reduce grazing at a time of the year when the standing vegetation is green and growing to increase the palatability and feed value of the forage which nonselective herbicide. Be aware of herbicides that may have carryover or residual effects. Timing of herbicide applications usually occurs in the spring before plants flower or early fall to actively-growing plants. Herbicide applications in the fall often have stand. Inter-seeding is a good way to improve existing stands that lack plant diversity or have low-yielding forage species. Existing plant growth and to a depth of 3 to 5 inches and should expose at least 50 percent of the soil surface. Careful consideration should be used when using limited tillage due to potential erosion concerns or the interseeding. One must consider the current types of plants in the field (grasses vs. broadleaves) and which species you want to suppress. In addition, current field conditions and timing of application must be considered before selecting a herbicide.

A drill equipped for no-till planting must be used to obtain proper seeding depth unless limited tillage is used to prepare the seedbed. In this case, seed may be broadcast or drilled. Use a culti-packer or roll the seedbed before and after seeding when tillage is used

Temporary Cover and Companion Crops

Temporary Cover

Temporary cover is required when seed or planting stock is not available, the normal planting period has passed, or where herbicide carryover is likely. A temporary cover will typically not be necessary on those areas where at least 50 percent of the ground is covered with either crop residue or vegetative cover.

Temporary cover crops must be clipped or terminated provide added protection for permanent perennial vegetation seeded during the first year of planting.

If the seeding is not used for hayland purposes, the companion crop must be mowed before seedhead emergence. Second and subsequent mowings may be necessary when re-growth provides competition to new plantings. Mowing should only remove the growth above the developing seedlings. Companion crops seeded late summer in most cases will not require clippings prior to the first killing frost unless the growing season is prolonged. Refer to your or chips, plastic, or fabric. Mulching is generally cide application, or grazing may be used alone or in combination to control weeds before they go to seed. Graze or mow the existing stand at a height of 4 to 6 inches before weeds go to seed. If grazing the stand, be cautious of selective grazing where animals do not uniformly graze the stand. Be careful not to mow or graze when the soil is wet to avoid damage to seedlings. If residue will be left on the field, do not allow the vegetation to grow too high prior to mow-ing; otherwise, excessive residue may accumulate and smother seedlings. Additional treatment may be needed every 3 to 4 weeks throughout the growing season until the stand becomes established. If using herbicides, be sure to follow all label directions.

Once the permanent vegetation is established, control noxious weeds or invading woody vegetation by spot mowing, spraying with herbicides, grazing, burning, or other methods appropriate for the site. To maximize wildlife benefits, mow before May 15 or after August 1 to protect nesting birds and provide cover.

Please note: If you are receiving financial assistance for this seeding, certain methods and timing of main-tenance may not be allowed. Refer to your contract agreement for specific guidance.

Conservation Reserve Program Requirements

CRP rules allow the cover to be managed throughout the year to control weeds or woody vegetation UNTIL the cover is determined to be established (typically within the first 3 years of the contract).

Once the cover is established, no disturbance is al-lowed during the primary nesting season recorded in the CRP contract (May 15 through August 1). Spot clipping or spot spraying may be done during the

USDA-NRCS-Wisconsin Section IV, Technical Guide 7-1 5/12

WISCONSIN CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION

7. Mobilization and Demobilization

1.

The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the Contractor's forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required.

SCOPE

2.

Mobilization shall include:

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

• All activities and associated costs for transportation of the Contractor's personnel, equipment, and operating supplies to the site;

• Establishment of offices, buildings, and other necessary general facilities for the Contractor's operations at the site

• Premiums paid for performance and payment bonds including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements as applicable

• Construction and maintenance of haul roads and equipment parking areas

• Other job related items

Demobilization shall include:

• All activities and costs for transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies not utilized in the project from the site

• Disassembly, removal, and site cleanup of offices, buildings, and other facilities assembled on the site.

• Repair of access roads, temporary haul roads, and equipment parking areas leaving the project site in the same or better condition than at the start of the project.

• General cleanup and house keeping needed to restore a neat and orderly project site.

Access to the site, equipment parking, and staging areas are limited to that shown on the drawings or as approved by the technician.

IP

Landowner: Strongs Prairie Township Project #1

Tract: 54-5F48-14-01GQS

Conservation Cover 327: On

Critical Area Planting 342: Off

Forage and Biomass Planting 512: Off