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<br />-3- <br />b~ ~cess water from adjacent areas should be diverted away <br />from slopes being vegetated to reduce erosion. <br />c) Long slopes should be protected from water erosion with <br />level basin terraces or diversions, at intervals across the elope, <br />constructed according to Soil Conservation Service specifications. <br />2, Topsoil Apolication <br />IIse of the available Paunsaugunt soil, plus finer material <br />sorted out during the r~in_~? operation, should be adequate for <br />plant growth providing other recommendations are followed. Depth <br />of soil material over bedrock should be at least 12 inches. <br />j, Fertiliser Aanlication <br />Immediately prior ~~,o seeding grasses, apply not less than 40 <br />pounds of nitrogen and !y0 pounds of phosphorus. Fertilizer should <br />be incorporated into the soil. Additional applications may be <br />beneficial in years subsequent to seeding, <br />4. I•Iulchinsr <br />Mulching ie highly recommended on all areas to be seeded to <br />insure establisameat of grasses. Straw mulching, where applicable, <br />is usually the most economical and effective mulching method, <br />Mulching should be done immediately after seeding. Ses specificar- <br />tions on mulching, attached. <br />5. vegetative Soecies for Reclamation <br />Grass should be the principal form of vegetation planted for <br />erosion control. 2Tative grass species should make up at least <br />one-half of the total aead mixture. <br />