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<br />B. For a guide in selecting the moat effective mulch for controlling; <br />erosion and aiding in establishing vegetation, see Agronomy Note <br />No. 47, "Mulches for Critical Areas". <br />C. See Standards & Specifications for "Mulching" and "Straw Mulching". <br />7. Seeding equipmen ~ <br />Proper seeding equipment should be used on critical areas. If native <br />grasses are recommended, a grass drill should also be recommended. <br />The drill should be equipped with a s_atiefactory feeding mechanism, <br />a itator,.double disk rrow openers and packer wheels. Depending upon <br />the see ng recommendation, it may be necessary to have separate boxes <br />for fluffy grasses, small seeded grasses and for legumes. Also, the <br />proper placement of fertilizer can be accomplished with a well equipped <br />• drill. <br />8, Selection of epecie~ <br />A. Attached are seven lists of grasses and legumes, These have been <br />prepared by Land Resource Areas (LRA). Same LRA's have been <br />grouped for the purpose of simplifying seeding recommendaticns. <br />Sw.. Luis f/'a,//<r ~ s /16 L P.f~ ~' $/. <br />• B. Select adapted grasses and legumes from the appropriate attachment. <br />9. ime of aeedin <br />Date of seeding will be at the discretion of Field Office personnel. <br />Generally, seeding will be made immediately prior to anticipated ,7wy <br />periods of erecipitation or during late fall-or early winter so tViat <br />germination will occur in the apri_ng._ <br />• 10. Rate of seeding <br />See Standard and Specifications for "Seeding Rates". <br />Protect ~s~ <br />Critical areas must be protected from people, livestock and vehicles <br />until areas are stabilized, Also, it may be necessary to limit or <br />control future use indefinitely. <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />C J <br />