Attachment_4_(Miller_Island_484_Mulching__Implementation_Requirements).pdf

OR NRCS

January 2017

484– Mulching Implementation Requirements

Producer:

Frank and Susan 2006 Revocable Trust Project or Contract: WRP Restoration

Location: T39S; R8E; Sec 35 & 38 County: Klamath

Farm Name: Miller Island Tract Number: 23

Description of work:

Apply 1 to 2 tons per acre certified weed free straw with straw bale mulcher/blower and hand labor to levees immediately after seeding cool season grass mix (see 342 Critical Area Planting specification). Mulch should provide approximately 70% coverage and be between 1 to 3 inches thick. Total surface area is approximately 6 acres.

Mulched areas will be periodically inspected during seeding establishment, and mulch shall be reinstalled or repaired as needed to accomplish the intended purpose.

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)

January 2017

The Practice Purpose(s): (check all that apply) ☒ Conserve soil moisture.

☐ Reduce energy use associated with irrigation ☒ Provide erosion control (attach erosion prediction run) ☒ Facilitate the establishment of vegetative cover ☐ Improve soil health (attach SCI calculation) ☐ Reduce airborne particulates

Field Number(s) WRP

- Planned Applied

1. Mulch material/type Certified weed free Straw mulch mulch

2. Amount of mulch

• Per 1,000 sq. feet

• Per acre

70 lbs lbs

1.5 tons lbs or ton/acre

3. Method of applying mulch Straw bale mulcher/blower;

hand labor application method

4. Type of anchoring none anchor type

5. Anchor application rate none anchor rate

Site preparation:

Mineral soil for levee construction will be placed and compacted per engineering design specifications; 4 inches of topsoil will be applied evenly on levee surface. Surface will be lightly roughened with a harrow as part of the seeding to ensure good seed contact with soil. The roughness may also help hold the mulch in place.

Application timing: Immediately after seeding

Fencing required: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Additional comments: Fence will be installed after levees are constructed and prior to seeding.

Operation and Maintenance:

☒ Inspect areas periodically and reinstall mulch or repair as needed to accomplish the intended purpose.

☒ Evaluate the effectiveness of mulch application and adjust management when needed.

☐ Removal or incorporation of mulch materials will be consistent with the intended purposes and conditions.

☒ Operation of equipment that compromises the intended purpose of the practice should be avoided.

☐ Prevent or repair any fire damaged mulch material.

☐ Properly collect and dispose of artificial mulch material after intended use.

☒ Monitor and control undesirable weeds in the mulched areas.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

OR NRCS

June 2017

484 OR- Job Sheet

DESIGN APPROVAL:

Practice Code

NO. PRACTICE

LEAD

DISCIPLINE CONTROLLING FACTOR UNITS

JOB CLASS

I II III IV V

484 Mulching BCSD-Agron Material

Slope

Type

Percent % <13

Straw

<21

Fabric All

All

All

All

All

This practice is classified as Job Class: 2

Design Planned by: Scott Cook Date: 2/14/2019

Job Title: Resource Conservationist

Design Approved by: Date: 2/14/2019

Job Title: Resourced 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:

Crop operations records by field, which includes field operation and date.

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.

Accepted by: _________________________________________ Date:

MULCHING SPECIFICATION SHEET

June 2017

OR NRCS 6/17

Measurements

Field(s)

Type

Depth (In) Cover (%)

Field Straw 1-3in./60-70%

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field(s)

Type

Depth (In) Cover (%)

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field Type Inches/Percent

Field Type Inches/Percent

Notes

Implementation of Mulching based on:

• Field Observation: Mulching type, any anchoring/tackifiers, mulch timing, and amounts (depth, percentage coverage) in place as planned. Attach measurements and notes.

• Records provided by the client, including but not limited to: receipts for mulching materials, anchors/tackifiers, and records of labor hours required to implement (attach records).

• Attach Map showing location of applied acres

484– Mulching Implementation Requirements

Implemented as Planned Implemented with changes (describe below)

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

June 2017

CERTIFICATION:

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

Certification by: Click here to enter text. Job Title: Click here to enter text.

Date: Click here to enter text.

Required: Certified Weed Free straw; 70% coverage; 1-3 inches thick.