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r.~ • SEEDBED PREPARATION: The seedbed should be well settled and firm, but friable enough that seed can be drilled at the recommended depth. Soils that have been overcompacted by traffic or equipment should be tilled (deep chiseled or ripped, if necessary) to break up restrictive or compacted layers, and then harrowed and rolled or packed to prepare the required firm seedbed. If the seed is to be broadcast, then the seedbed should be settled and fairly firm, but left rough to catch the seed and allow some coverage by soil when tracked in by heavy equipment, or harrowed and packed, into the surface. Avoid seedbed preparation when the soil is wet to prevent recompaction of the seedbed. METHOD OF SEEDING: Seed should be planted with a grassland drill equipped with double disc openers, depth bands, seedbox agitator, and either packing wheels or a cultipacker. If drilling is not feasible due to rock fragments on the surface or steep slopes, seed may be broadcast, then harrowed or tracked in by a dozer. Double the seeding rate on the attached CO-ECS-5 form (Grass Seeding Plan) if seed is broadcast. DEPTH OF SEEDING: Seed planted with a drill shall be covered with soil to a depth of 1/4 to 3/4 inch. Seed planted by the broadcast method shall be incorporated into the surface of the soil no deeper than 3/4 inch, by raking or harrowing, and rolling or packing, or by tracking the seed in with the tracks of a dozer. TIME OF SEEDING: The best times would be between October 1 through April 30, with June 15 to July 15 also suitable. RATE OF SEEDING: /See attached CO-ECS-5 form SELECTION OF SPECIES: / "Grass Seeding Plan" MULCHING: Plantings should be mulched to conserve moisture, reduce runoff and erosion, and help establish vegetation. Mulching material should be applied immediately after seeding. weed and seed free native grass hay, or cereal grain straw is preferred for use as mulch at an application rate of 4000 pounds per acre of air-dry material. See the attached SCS Standards and Specification 484-Mulching for more information and alternatives. SOILS AND VEGETATION INFORMATION: This information is Contained on the attached worksheets, soil maps, and mapping unit descriptions. PROTECTION OF PLANTING: Planted sites shall be protected from trampling and grazing until plants are well established. In heavy-use areas, critical area plantings should be protected by fencing or barriers.