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<br />Egry~bb~g~: Manure can be spread on the prepared surface at the <br />rate of 30 tons per acr®; or nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P205) <br />fertilizer can be applied and incorporated at a rate of 40 lbs <br />per ar..re each_ lime of application should be immediately prior <br />t:o seeding_ If nitrogen and phosphorus are applied, a native hay <br />or straw mulch will have to be spread and crimped into the Foil <br />rxt a rate of 4000 lbs per acre after fertil.izing_ Mulch should <br />stick 6" out of tlxe soil. These measures will trelp control wind <br />rind water erosion until grass become established. <br />Grass_Seeding: The seedbed should be well settled and firm but <br />friable for seed placement. Soils that have been over-compacted <br />by eq~.~ipment should be tilled to break up rooting restrictive <br />layers, them harrowed, rolled or packed to prepare the required <br />firm seedbed. Grass should be drilled using a grass drill with <br />depth bands from November 1 - April 30 prior to a period of <br />anticipated moisture and after all other treatment is completed. <br />Recommended planting depth is ]./2" to 3/4". The attached seeding <br />recommendation (CO-FCS-S) for species amount and variety to use. <br />Weed control should be maintained on the site during grass <br />establishment. No grazing should be allowed until there is a <br />lr.~sh stand and none before at least two growing seasons. Total <br />area to be seeded should include all disturbed areas. <br />At the end of two years the success of ttre seeding strould be <br />evaluated. If it is determined that an insufficient stand of <br />~,trass is present tyre area should be sa+eded again. If I can be of <br />further assistance please cio not tresitate to contact me_ <br />Sincerely, <br />~~a0~~ <br />Lana Pearson <br />;roil Conservationist <br />Sterling Field Office <br />