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;"~ ~~~ Underl States <br />I\ /1 Department of <br />~.L ¢j~ Agricuqure <br />Soil <br />Conservation <br />Service <br />216 N. Colorado <br />Gunnison, CO 81230 <br />the rate of approximately two tons per acre. Feedlot or barn- <br />yard manure may also be used as a mulch over the new seeding, <br />applied at a minimum rate of approximately 20 tons per acre and <br />spread uniformly over the area. The mulch will provide a more <br />humid environment for seedling establishment, will help catch <br />and conserve soil moisture, permit warmer soil temperatures, <br />and help protect newly germinated seedlings from wind and water <br />erosive action. "Hydro-mulchers" and "Hydroseeders" are comm- <br />ercially available which combine and simplify the mulching <br />process. Contact the local SCS office for information regarding <br />these methods. <br />8) Once so mulched, the mulch material should be stabilized and <br />anchored by means of synthetic or jute netting, or other <br />suitable means of holding the mulch material in place over <br />the seeded area for at least the first full growing season. <br />Such netting commercially available at several locations; the <br />local SCS staff can supply this information upon request. <br />9) The reseeded area should be deferred from all livestock grazing <br />for at least until the end of the second full growing season, or <br />until a relatively good stand is established (possibly 3-4 years). <br />Fertilizer application during the first few growing seasons, based <br />perferably upon soil test findings, should be considered to pro- <br />vide for optimum growth conditions. <br />10) In addition to the above recommendations, also refer to the attached <br />Colorado Standards and Specifications for additional information <br />and guidelines, which include: <br />a.) No. 544-"Land Reconstruction, Currently Mined Land" <br />b.) No. 484-"Mulching" <br />c.) Job Sheet-"Mulching for Erosion Control on Newly Shaped Slopes" <br />Proper care, maintenance and management aftea- seedling establishment is <br />equally or perhaps more important in many cases than the actual seeding. <br />If properly seeded and cared for, an excellent stand of grasses, legumes <br />and/or shrubs should result by the end of 2-3 growing seasons. Please <br />give me a call or drop by if you have any questions or desire further <br />information. If we can help when seeding takes place, please contact us. <br />Sincerely, <br />'„` ~/ <br />Ken Lair <br />District Conservationist <br />Gunnison SCS <br />O The Soil Conaervetion Service <br />U is an agency of the <br />D epartmenl of Agncult ure <br />