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REVEGETATION GUIDELINES <br />After earth disturbance operations the following steps are needed: <br />A. Side slopes should be flatter than 3:1. Slopes of 6:1 or flatter <br />are much more desirable for greater success in re-establishment of <br />vegetation and operation of equipment. <br />B. Excess water from adjacent areas should not be allowed to flow onto <br />the area unless erosion control practices are implemented. <br />C. Length of slope should be properly controlled to prevent erosion. ~---~-- <br />D. Topsoil is needed on sites having exposed soil surfaces low in <br />organic material and texture classification of clay loam or heavier <br />This need increases significantly if the soils are inherently dry, <br />if the slopes are greater than 6:1 and if the slope aspect is south <br />or southwest. Topsoil should be applied after shaping and tilled <br />to a depth of 6 inches binding topsoil to existing soil. <br />2. FERTILIZATION r"~ <br />A. Fertilization of not less than 40 lbs. nitrogen and 40 lbs. phosphorous <br />should be applied unless a soil analysis indicates sufficient amounts <br />of these elements. Application of fertilizers should be immediately ~ <br />prior to, or at the time of, seeding. <br />3. SEEDBED PREPARATION i <br />A. The seedbed should be prepared prior to seeding (see seeding <br />recommendations). If the area is to be left bare for longer than a <br />few months, a temporary cover should be established. ~"`~ <br />B. All rocks, trash and other debris that will interfere with seeding <br />should be removed. Till the ground to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. If <br />the seedbed is prepared immediately following construction this operation <br />can usually be omitted, except on fresh cut areas that have not other- <br />wise been disturbed. Apply fertilizer, seed, and mulch if needed. <br />4. MULCHING <br />A. A mulch may be needed to conserve moisture, prevent crusting, reduce <br />runoff and erosion and help establish a plant cover. <br />B. [mulching material should be applied immediately before or after seeding. <br />C. Either one of the mulching methods listed below would be acceptable. ~--~~ <br /> <br />