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/ (! l .~-~- Conaenratbn la Better land Use TELLER-PARK SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT ~ t 2 sotml eALDwiN sTREE~ WOODLAND PARK, COLOAAD080863 To I~erested Conservationists, The attached information on seeding recommendations are forwarded to you as requested. I have some additional comments that you may want to consider in regard to your high altitude planting. Due to cost considerations, Itypically recommend one ofthe ahernate planting mores or "generic mixes" marry dealers stock at very reasonable prices as compazed to custom blended mixes. Typically names of some of these maces include `Aces Peak" mix or "high Altitude" mix, "Aryland Pasture" mix and the like. The local Sorg Conservation District and other retailers sell these mixes, which may contain 3 to 5 grass species but as long as they contain some of the species listed below they would probably be acceptable, depending on the purpose of the plaming. Native seed and special mixtures usually have to be custom blended and therefore cost much more than the "generic" mDCtttres. Whey the Critical Area Planting (C.AP.) or #342 pracxice is recommended, it is for baze ground or disturbed areas, at the broadcast method/rate of seeding. For C.AP. or. other plantings where a quick or temporary Bound cover is needed, add up to 81bs, per acre of annual ryegrass to the mix At our elevation, the ryegrass typically dies out in a year or two. Ifthe planting purpose is to interseed or overseed existing stands ofvegetation to provide a better cover of Bass, then the C.A.P. seeding race can be cut in half. Likewise, if a grass drill is used.for plantings, the broadcast seeding rate can be halved. The enclosed seeding recommendation takes these factors into account. Also, if the purpose of planting is for pasture seeding or overseeding, and not a C.AP., then fertilizer and mulch are usually not required. General Purpose Plantings, including Lawn and Turfgrass Maces Where a low maintenance, natural cover or lawn is the goal, Arizona fescue, Mountain brome, and of the native wheatgrass (Western or Slender) are highly recommended for a~ mix but their cost may preclude their use. These species aze preferable to introduced grasses as they are locally adapted and hardy. however, introduced grasses are cheaper, easier and quicker to establish than natives. Arry turfgrass mix with various species such as Canada, Plains or even Kentucky bluegrass: Hard, Red or Sheep Fescue; and a quality ryegrass should provide, at a reasonable price, both a quick ground cover and a long term durability when properly planted and protected. If a quick Bound cover is not needed, eliminate ryegass from the mix and increase the proportions ofthe other species. Wd areas is a natural setting would benefit from the addition on Trmothy, Meadow or Smooth bromegass; whr~e drier or higher elevation areas would benefit by sending