1980-01-21_PERMIT FILE - M1983090

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6. Method of Seeding • Drills I Proper seeding equipment should be used on critical areas. If native grasses are recommended, a grass drill should also be recommended. The drill should be equipped with a satisfactory feeding mechanism, agitator, double disk furrow openers and packer wheels. Depending upon the seeding recommendation, it may be necessary to have separate boxes for fluffy grasses, small seeded grasses and for legumes. Hydraulic Equipment I�I This is an acceptable method but should ordinarily be restricted to areas I inaccessible to drills. If hydromulch is to be applied, the seed should be applied in a separate operation prior to mulching. The exception to this will be irrigated areas. WM i Hand Application Broadcast seeding by hand or a manually operated seeder is acceptable on small area and areas not accessible to drills. Seed will be covered 1/4" to 1/2" deep by raking or harrowing. 7. Selection of species • ki.;::e,;j A. Attached are seven lists of grasses and legumes and a list of adapted woody plants. These have been prepared by Land Resource Areas (LRA) . �I Some LRA's have been grouped for the purpose of simplifying seeding recommendations. ! i B. Select adapted grasses and legumes from the appropriate attachment . B. Time of seeding, t Date of seeding will be at the discretion of Field Office personnel. Generally, seeding will be made immediately prior to anticipated periods df precipitation, or during late fall or early winter so that germination will occur in the spring. Seeding will not be done if the soil is frozen. i 9. Rate of seeding See Standard and Specifications for "Seeding Rates" 10. Protection Critical areas must be protected from people, livestock and vehicles until areas are stabilized . Also, it may be necessary to limit or control future use indefinitely. 'rwssa . Page 3 of 3 j