Ohio - Natural Resources Conservation Service May 2014 For: Farm #: Field(s): Tract #: Designed By: Approved By: Signature: Date: Date: Definition Success of the practice shall be determined by The management or removal of evaluating post-treatment regrowth of target or succulent) plants including those species after sufficient time has passed to that are invasive and noxious. monitor the situation and gather reliable data. Length of evaluation periods will depend on the Purposes (check all that apply) woody species being monitored, likelihood of recolonization and methods and materials used. Create the desired plant community consistent with the ecological site. Restore or release desired vegetative cover to protect soils, control erosion, reduce sediment, improve water quality or enhance stream flow. Maintenance Maintain, modify or enhance fish and Following initial application, some regrowth, wildlife habitat. resprouting, or re-occurrence of brush may be Improve forage accessibility, quality and expected. Spot treatment of individual plants or quantity for livestock and wildlife. areas needing re-treatment should be completed Manage fuel loads to achieve desired as needed while woody vegetation is small and conditions. most vulnerable to desired treatment procedures. Conditions where practice applies This practice applies to all lands except active SPECIFICATIONS cropland where the removal, reduction, or Site-specific specifications are listed on the manipulation of woody plants is desired to meet following pages. These specifications describe the objectives of the planned land use. how this practice is to be implemented on this site in accordance with the NRCS Field Office OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Technical Guide and the Brush Management Operation practice standard. Brush management practices shall be applied using approved materials and procedures. Operations will comply with all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances. SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTROL OF WOODY INVASIVES Objectives of Treatment:
Ohio - Natural Resources Conservation Service May 2014 For: Farm #: Field(s): Tract #: Designed By: Approved By: Signature: Date: Date: Definition The management or removal of or succulent) plants including those that are invasive and noxious. Purposes (check all that apply) Create the desired plant community consistent with the ecological site. Restore or release desired vegetative cover to protect soils, control erosion, reduce sediment, improve water quality or enhance stream flow. Maintain, modify or enhance fish and wildlife habitat. Improve forage accessibility, quality and quantity for livestock and wildlife. Manage fuel loads to achieve desired conditions. Conditions where practice applies This practice applies to all lands except active cropland where the removal, reduction, or manipulation of woody plants is desired to meet the objectives of the planned land use. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Operation Brush management practices shall be applied using approved materials and procedures. Operations will comply with all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances. Success of the practice shall be determined by evaluating post-treatment regrowth of target species after sufficient time has passed to monitor the situation and gather reliable data. Length of evaluation periods will depend on the woody species being monitored, likelihood of recolonization and methods and materials used. Maintenance Following initial application, some regrowth, resprouting, or re-occurrence of brush may be expected. Spot treatment of individual plants or areas needing re-treatment should be completed as needed while woody vegetation is small and most vulnerable to desired treatment procedures. SPECIFICATIONS Site-specific specifications are listed on the following pages. These specifications describe how this practice is to be implemented on this site in accordance with the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide and the Brush Management practice standard. SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTROL OF WOODY INVASIVES Objectives of Treatment:
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