PERMFILE68274

• Permit No: M1977211
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/14/1977
• Doc Name: REGULAR 112 PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

• UNITED STATES DEPARTMEPIT OF AGRICULTURE
Soil Conservation Service
Colorado
STANDARD AND SPECIFICATIONS
MULCHING (484)
(Supplement No. 1)
STRAW MULCHING
STANDARD
Definition
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Technical Guide
Section IV
May 1, 1974 _
Applying straw mulch not produced on the site to the soil surface.
Purpose
To conserve moisture; prevent surface compaction or crusting;
reduce runoff and erosion; and help establish vegetative cover.
Where applicable
On all soils subject to erosion, but particularly critical areas on
the following land uses: _
C Commercial/Industrial
Community Services
Recreation
Residential
Transportation Services
SPECIFICATIONS
Site Preparation
1. Area should be shaped and graded according to appropriate
engineering design. (Omit for temporary stabilization.)
2. Remove tree limbs, trash, and other debris. If a mulch
netting is to be used to hold straw in place, all rocks
larger than four inches in diameter should be removed.
3. Till soi] to a depth of approximately six inches if mulch
is to be held in place by mechanical means (crimping).
4. If necessary to till soil, use cu7ti-packer or similar
equipment to firm seedbed adequate for seeding.
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