EXAMPLE-NRCS Practice 315Herbaceous Weed Treatment-Chemical.pdf

315 OR-Specification Natural Resources Conservation Service, Oregon October 2022

HERBACEOUS WEED TREATMENT – CHEMICAL- SPECIFICATION SHEET

Client Janice Schultz Date 7/19/2026

Farm/Tract F#3693, T#7356 and F#3899, T#7547 Field(s) Units 2,3

Location 12505 North Obenchain Road, Eagle Point, OR 97524 Acres 82.25

Planner Meghan Montgomery County/SWCD Jackson SWCD

1. Management Objectives (check one or more):

☐*Enhance accessibility, quantity, and/or quality of forage and/or browse ☒*Restore or release native or create desired plant communities and wildlife habitats consistent with the site potential.

☐*Protect soils and control erosion ☐*Reduce fine fuel loads and wildfire hazard ☒*Control pervasive plant species to a desired level of treatment ☐*Improve rangeland health – (must complete a Rangeland Health Assessment)

Resource Concern(s), Management Objective(s) & Conservation Implementation Strategy Resource concerns on this unit include degraded plant condition, plant productivity and health, and terrestrial habitat for wildlife and invertebrates. Herbaceous weed treatment recommended for this project are spot treatments to control competing vegetation to increase survival of planted conifers (see Practice 612 specifications). Treatments will specifically target invasive annual grasses, whose abundance and vigor is the primary competitor for soil moisture in the seedling rooting zone. Spot spray will occur in a 4’x4’ area around each planting site. Refer to specification sheet for Practice 612 (Tree and Shrub Establishment).

This practice is part of post-fire restoration under the Western Oregon Cascadia Recovery Effort RCPP-

AFA.

2. Pre- and Post- Treatment Cover of Target Species:

Treatme nt

Unit Acres Target Weed Species % Cover

(Before) % Cover (After)

Ecological Site Name or Number or Desired Plant Community Composition, Structure, and Function

2,3 82.25 Medusahead rye 30% <5%

Invasive annual grasses are targeted, that will inhibit establishment and survival of planted conifer seedlings.

All units: Mesic Mountains <40” ppt

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2,3 82.25 Ventenata (Ventenata dubia) 15% 0-5%

2,3 82.25 Downy brome (Bromus tectorum) 10% 3%

2,3 82.25 Meadow brome (Bromus commutatus) 10% 3%

2,3 82.25 Wild oats (Avena fatua) 10% 3%

2,3 82.25 Smooth brome (Bromus inermis) 10% 3%

2,3 82.25 Hedgehog dogtail (Cynosurus echinatus) 15% 05%

3. Monitoring Plan

Monitoring is done to assess degree of herbaceous weed control and to identify areas needing further treatment.

Monitoring will be performed by NRCS and/or landowner at least annually at the end of the growing season following treatment.

Percent cover or density of the target species (see item 2 above) will be measured and compared to desired percent cover or density (% cover after (item 2 above)). If the measured amount is less than or equal to the desired amount, this practice is to be considered complete. If the measured amount is greater than the desired amount, additional treatments will be scheduled and noted in item 6 of this specification.

Additional Narrative:

Treatment will be monitored in late spring following planting (the spring following first treatment, Spring 2027) for any subsequent annual grass growth in the treated areas, the 4’x4’ area around each planting site. Planting sites will be identified with flagging by JSWCD staff prior to Fall 2026. If regrowth of competing vegetation has occurred in the planting sites, the second treatment will be in order for Fall 2027.

4. Maps included with this specification:

• Plan map showing area to be treated, areas not being disturbed, and any sensitive areas

• Soil map

5. Selected Treatment Method(s) (check one or more):

☐ Aerial Application ☐ Ground Application

☒ Spot Application ☐ Other (Describe):

Alt. No. 1 Alt. No. 2 Alt. No. 3

Chemical Indaziflam (Esplanade 200 SC)

Imazapic (Plateau, Panoramic)

Rate Follow chemical application rate instructions

Time Late fall, before first rains. Indaziflam is the preferred herbicide to use. Both are pre-emergent herbicides, and must be applied before fall germination (before first fall rains) to be effective.

Remarks

Caution

Source of Recommendation

Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook

☒All chemicals will be applied according to label instructions.

☒WinPST evaluations are attached. **All WIN-PST hazard ratings for these pesticides were Very Low or Low, no mitigation required.

☐Integrated Pest Mgt. 595 is required to mitigate potential hazards.

Ratings of Intermediate (I) or higher for Human Hazard and Fish Hazard require mitigation measures to be outlined in an Integrated Pest Management Plan (595).

Additional Narrative:

To minimize drift, check local forecasts and refer to the OSU Extension publication “Avoiding Drift”

Follow all pesticide label application instructions for concentration and rate. Do not apply during or within 2 days of rainfall. To be effective, pre-emergent herbicides must be applied preceding fall rains, which stimulate germination in annual grass species.

Spot Spray Application Area: Area of treatment unit is 82.25 acres, which will be planted with 18,506 seedlings at 225 trees per acre. Each spot spray will be approximately 4’x4’. Total sprayed area will be

6.8 acres.

6. Treatment Schedule Include all treatments needed to achieve effective control of the target plant species. This may require repeat treatments to achieve effective control of pervasive plant species*.

*See the OR Pervasive Weed Species 2022 list located in in the FOTG Section 4/Conservation Practice Standards and Support Documents/ for a list of plants identified as pervasive and eligible for multi-year treatment in Oregon. *

Treatment location (field) Planned Treatment Year

Planned Acres

Applied Treatment Year

Applied Acres

Unit 2,3 Late Summer 2026 82.25

Unit 2,3 Late Summer 2027 82.25

7. Operating Instructions

Prior to arriving at the treatment site, all equipment/vehicles will be cleaned to reduce the introduction/spread of noxious weeds.

Additional Narrative:

Check undercarriage of vehicles for grass and other vegetation that could spread seeds. Clean boots of mud, vegetation, and seeds prior to leaving worksite.

8. Wildlife Considerations

All work conducted will be performed at times that meet the needs of resident and transient wildlife.

9. Special Precautions or Requirements:

Only spray around indicated planting sites, not other areas within the units..

10. Special requirements if Integrated Pest Mgt. 595 is required:

http://www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/sectors/ http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pdf/em/em8964-e.pdf

Operation and Maintenance - perform the following items:

Monitor each year to evaluate desired plant community and any regrowth or recurrence of target pest species. Apply appropriate spot treatments as needed to maintain desired plant community.

Review and update the plan annually to incorporate new IPM technology.

Maintain mitigation techniques selected to ensure continued effectiveness.

Develop a safety plan for individuals exposed to pesticides Follow labels requirements for mix ing/loading setbacks from wells, streams, rivers and natural or impounded pond, lakes and reservoirs.

Post signs according to label directions and/ or Federal, Tribal, state and local laws around treated sites.

Follow restricted entry intervals.

Dispose of pesticide containers according to label directions and Federal, Tribal, state and local regulations.

Calibrate application equipment according to Oregon State University Extension and/or manufacturer recommendations before each seasonal use and with each major chemical change.

Replace worn nozzle tips, cracked hoses and faulty gages.

Handle all pesticides with caution and wear appropriate protective clothing according to label instructions.

Maintain appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Maintain records of pesticide application as per the Oregon Department of Agriculture record keeping requirements.

11. References

NRCS does not develop chemical treatment recommendations; however NRCS can provide current acceptable chemical control references. A list of these references is below;

• Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook

• Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook

• Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook

• Integrated Plant Protection Center

• ODA Pesticide and Fertilizer Programs

12. Additional Specifications:

Design Approval:

Practice code No.

Practice Lead Discipline Controlling factor Units

Job class

I II III IV V

315 Herbaceous Weed

Control BCSD Graz Land

Spec Treatment Type:

1= Mech, 2= Chem, 3= Bio Type Type 1 Type 2 All Types

All Types

All Types

This practice is classified as Job Class (check one):

Design Approved By: /s/ _Meghan Montgomery__________________________________ Date: _11/19/2024_____________

Job title _Forest Resource Conservationist, JacksonSWCD ______________________________________________ https://pnwhandbooks.org/weed https://pnwhandbooks.org/weed https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease http://www.ipmnet.org/index.htm http://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/Pesticides/Pages/AboutPesticides.aspx

Refer to the Following Conservation Practice Specifications []

Prescribed Grazing 528 Access Control 472

Integrated Pest Management 595 Critical Area Planting 342

Brush Management 314 Rangeland Planting 550

☒ Forage Harvest Management 511 Forage and Biomass Planting 512

Wetland Wildlife Habitat Mgt. 644 Upland Wildlife Habitat Mgt. 645

☒ Other: Tree/Shrub Establishment 612

Client’s Acknowledgement Statement:

The Client acknowledges that:

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

b. 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.

c. Certification documentation (see below) must be provided to NRCS by the client before the practice can be certified as applied:

Accepted By: /s/__________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Certification:

Check one or more of the following and place in case file.

Applicators logs/ receipts from the applicator

Client Documentation Worksheet

Map(s) – including field numbers, fields treated, and acres treated

Photo monitoring

Other:

Brief Description:

I have completed a review of the information provided by the client and certify this practice with field verification has been applied according to this specification.

Multiple CIN Certification Table

CIN # ACRES SIGNATURE & DATE CIN # ACRES SIGNATURE & DATE

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

Certified By: /s/ _____________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Job title ____________________________________________________________________________________

Client Documentation Worksheet Examples in grey

Field Number(s)

Date Sprayed

Applicator Name Wind Speed/ Direction

Weather*/ Air Temp. Equipment Used**

14 9/10/2014 Western Spray Inc. 5 mph, S-SE Partly cloudy, 65 F ATV

Alternative Selected: Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4

Product Name: List all Herbicides, water conditioner, surfactants, or dyes used.

Rate (per acre) oz., pints, etc.

Acres Treated

Total Quantity Used

Amount of Water Used per Acre

Plateau (Imazapic) 4 oz. 45 180 oz. 10 gallon acre

Comments:

*Clear, partly cloudy, overcast, showers, etc. ** Back pack sprayer, ATV, Boom sprayer, Fixed winged aircraft, helicopter etc.

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