2002-12-30_PERMIT FILE - M2002122

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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 either harrowed and packed, or tracked into the soil surface using heavy equipment. Avoid seedbed preparation when the soil is wet to reduce compaction of the soil surface. METHOD OF SEEDING: Seed should be planted with a grassland drill equipped with double disc openers, depth bands, seed box agitator, and either packing wheels or a cultipacker. If drilling is not feasible due to rock fragments on the surface, steep slopes, or other circumstances, the seed may be broadcast, then harrow and pack the soil surface, or track in the seed by walking a dozer over the seeded area. Double the seeding rates on the attached CO-ECS-S 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 15 through April 1. RATE OF SEEDING: SELECTION OF SPECIES: See attached CO-ECS-S form "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 is preferred or straw may be used 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, fencing or barriers should protect critical area plantings.