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USDA United States Natural Resources Sim eld Office <br />_~ Department of Conservation 325 Pueblo Avenue <br />- Agnculture Service PO Box 188 <br />(NRCS) Simla, CO 80835 <br />Telephone: 719541-2358 http://www.co.nres.usda.gov Fax:719541~061 <br />Fertilizer: re can be spre~ on the prepared surface at the rate of 30 <br />tons per acre; or nitrogen an phosphorus fertilizer can be applied and <br />incorporated at a rate of 40 lbs per acre each. Time of application should be <br />immediately prior to seeding. If nitrogen and phosphorus are applied, a <br />native hay or straw mulch will have to be spread and crimped into the soil at <br />a rate of 4000 lbs per acre after fertilizing. Mulch should stick 6" out of <br />the soil. These measures will help control wind and water erosion until grass <br />becomes established. <br />Weed control should be maintained on the site during grass establishment. <br />~~~ [~lanted sites shall be protected from trampling and grazing until plants are <br />well established In heavy-use areas, critical area plantings should be <br />n ~ p~_otec a~ ti,y_fPnc~na or barriers. <br />f ~o grazing should be allowed until there is a lush stand and none before at <br />least two growing seasons Total area to be seeded should include all <br />disturbed areas. <br />At the end of two years the success of the seeding should be evaluated. If it <br />is determined that an insufficient stand of grass is present the area should <br />be reseeded. If I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to <br />contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~a~~~~ <br />Lana K Pearson <br />District Conservationist <br />Simla Field Office <br />The Natural Resources Conservation Service works hand-in-hantl with <br />the American people ro conserve natural resources on private lantls AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PRGVIDER J.ND E.NPLGY.R <br />