Attachment_2_(Miller_Island_327_Conservation_Cover_Implementation_Requirements).pdf

Producer: Project or Contract:

Location: County:

Farm Name: Tract Number:

Description of work:

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Wetland vegetation and hydrology, along with micro topographic features, will be returned to original conditions to the extent practicable. These conditions will support historic inland saltgrass alkaline wet meadow and hardstem bulrush freshwater emergent marsh plant communities. In addition, adjacent upland areas will be restored to native basin big sagebrush and black greasewood plant communities, which include a number of native bunchgrasses and forbs under natural conditions.

Revegetation to restore native plant communities will include mechanical treatments to reduce biomass and/or alter community composition and chemical treatments to remove and manage undesirable vegetation.

Practice Location Map (showing detailed aerial view of where practice is to be installed on farm/site, showing all major components, stationing, relative location to any landmarks, and survey benchmarks)

WRP Restoration

Klamath

Frank and Susan Anderson 2006 Revocable Trust

T39S; R8E; Sec 35 & 38

Miller Island

327 – Conservation Cover Implementation Requirements

The Practice Purpose(s): (check all that apply)

☐Reduce soil erosion and sedimentation ☐Improve water quality ☐Improve air quality ☒Enhance wildlife habitat and pollinator habitat Improve soil quality ☐Manage plant pests

Field Number/Location:

Acres Installed:

Seeding Date:

Site Preparation:

Planting Method:

Planting Description (e.g., shrubs established on outside edge of area, etc.):

SEEDING RATES AND SPECIES

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Plant species Lbs/Ac Seed (PLS) Total lbs Needed

See Attached Seed Mixes:

Upland 8.13 x 50 ac 406.5 River Terrace 17.5 x 5 ac 87.5 Saturated Flats 7.3 x 52.5 ac 383.25 Wetland mix 7.1 x 19 ac 134.9

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A locally sourced selection of native species adapted to the restored conditions is compatible with the project objectives of restoring the historic plant community. Seeding will take place in the fall after November 1 and before measurable snow accumulates. After seeding, entire site will be packed to facilitate seed-soil contact and mulched with weed free straw. The attached Seeding Plan Map shows locations for site specific seed mixes. Note: In areas where it is not practicable to use a large broadcast seeder, then a hand operated broadcast seeder may be used if sufficient agitation/mixing is maintained to ensure even distribution of each species/seed. See attached seed mixes

Formerly cropped areas consist largely of weeds including cheatgrass, introduced thistles, and several broadleaf species. This undesirable herbaceous vegetation will be controlled through mechanical and chemical means. Treatment areas will be mowed, disked, planted to winter cover, and broadcast sprayed up to 3 times a year for 3 years before seeding native vegetation, followed with 2 years of post-plant weed control.

Brillion or similar broadcast seeder, with at least two seed boxes, one capable of handling large seed (i.e., Creeping wildrye, Bluebunch wheatgrass) and one capable of handling small seed (i.e., Basin big sagebrush and Baltic rush) will be used to distribute seed. After seeding, if necessary, the site will be lightly harrowed or packed to facilitate sufficient seed-soil contact. Seed depth NTE 1/8 in.

November 1, 2021 WRE

126.5

FERTILIZERS AND AMENDMENTS

Operation and Maintenance: (check all that apply)

☐ Mowing and harvest operations in perennial crop systems such as orchards, vineyards, berries, and nursery stock shall be done in a manner which minimizes the generation of particulate matter.

☒ If wildlife habitat enhancement is a purpose, maintenance practices and activities shall not disturb cover during the reproductive period for the desired species. Exceptions should be considered for periodic burning or mowing when necessary to maintain the health of the plant community.

☒ Maintenance measures must be adequate to control noxious weeds and other invasive species.

☒ To benefit insect food sources for grassland nesting birds, spraying, or other control of noxious weeds shall be done on a “spot” basis to protect forbs and legumes that benefit native pollinators and other wildlife.

Spot Foliar spraying will be used to control weeds after establishment of native species.

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Fertilizer Element Fertilizer Form Fertilizer Amount (Lbs/Ac)

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Plant Species Lbs/Ac (PLS) Total Lbs Needed

327 OR- Job Sheet

Client: Frank and Susan Anderson 2006 Revocable Trust

Location: T39S; R8E; Sec 35 & 38 Prepared By: Scott Cook

Farm/Tract: 1590/23 County/SWCD: Klamath Date: 2/14/2019

DESIGN APPROVAL:

Date: 2/14/2019

This practice is classified as Job Class: I Design

Approved by:

Job Title: Resource Conservationist

CLIENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

The Client acknowledges that:

a. They have received a copy of the specification and understand the contents and requirements.

b. The following information must be provided to NRCS by the client before this practice can be certified as applied:

-Site preparation performed, seeding depth and seeding method, plant species/cultivars used and amounts per acre.

-Fertilizer(s) applied at or after planting, and weed and/or pest control performed.

c. It shall be the responsibility of the client to obtain all necessary permits and/or rights, and to comply with all ordinances and laws pertaining to the application of this practice.

Date: Click here to enter text. Accepted by:/s/

CERTIFICATION:

I have completed a review of the information provided by the client and certify this practice has been applied.

Date: Click here to enter text. Certification by:/s/

Oregon NRCS November 2017

Practice Code

NO. PRACTICE

LEAD

DISCIPLINE CONTROLLING FACTOR UNITS

JOB CLASS

I II III IV V

327 Conservation Cover BCSD-Agron Precipitation Inches >17. 12-17 9-12 <9 All

CONSERVATION COVER (AC) SPECIFICATION SHEET

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Conservation Cover (327) Implementation

Certification of Conservation Cover is based on:

☒Field Evaluation: Percent cover observed/measured to insure planned amounts (as determined by purpose) are achieved (attach measurements and notes)

☐Site preparation records provided by the Client (attach records)

☒Documents showing plant species used, amounts per acre, germination/purity (PLS), and documentation of certified seed (attach records)

☒Attach Map showing location of applied acres

All Purposes:

Site preparation as planned? ☐ Yes ☐ No (explain in additional notes)

Timing of operations appropriate to the site? ☐ Yes ☐ No (explain in additional notes)

Certified Seed used? ☐ Yes ☐ No (explain in additional notes)

Other Purposes:

☐ Erosion Reduction: Biomass needed during critical erosion period achieved? Attach RUSLE/WEPS or IET printouts with the critical period and biomass required identified.

☐ Air Quality: Vineyards/Orchards have full ground coverage during mowing and harvest operations?

☐ Carbon Sequestration: Positive CO2 Equivalent Value using current approved carbon prediction tool?

(Attach)

☐ Wildlife Habitat: Cover established meets needs of target species?

☐ Soil Quality: Amount of cover meets positive SCI value? Attach SCI calculation

Additional Notes

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