FORESTRY and WILDLIFE NARRATIVES for

CONSERVATIONACTIVITY PLANS

(sorted alphabetically by practice name)

NARR ID / NARRATIVE
472LB / 472LB Access Control - Install low-medium cost (log) barriers to exclude animals, people, and vehicles to protect the natural resources. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 472
472HB / 472HB Access Control - Install medium-high cost (boulder) barriers to exclude animals, people, and vehicles to protect the natural resources. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 472
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(Existing Access Road560 narrative) / 560 Access Road - Construct a travelway for equipment and vehicles needed to manage and operate components of a conservation plan. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 560.
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(Existing Critical Area Planting 342 narrative) / 342 Critical Area Planting - Establish permanent vegetation on severely eroding areas or other areas requiring extraordinary means to establish vegetation. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 342.
647CC / 647CC Early Successional Habitat Development/Management - Conservation Cover - Plant conservation cover to create and maintain early plant succession to benefit desired wildlife. Control invasive plant species as needed. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 647.
647DM / 647 DM Early Successional Habitat Development/Management - Delayed mowing or harvest of hayland - Use delayed harvesting to benefit grassland dependentwildlife. To protect the primary bird nesting season and allow fall growth for Winter and Spring cover, mow at least once every three years afterAugust 1st and prior to August 30th. Do not disturb between April 1 and August 1. Control invasive plant species as needed. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 647.
647HTM / 647 HTM Early Successional Habitat Development/Management - Heavy mechanical tree/shrub management - Use heavy mechanical (e.g., brontosaurus, hydro-axe) tree/shrub management to create and maintain early plant succession to benefit desired wildlife. Control invasive plant species as needed. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 647.
647LTM / 647LTM Early Successional Habitat Development/Management - Light herbaceous/shrub management - Use light herbaceous/shrub management (e.g., brushhog) to create and maintain early plant succession to benefit desired wildlife. Control invasive plant species as needed. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 647.
647LM / 647LM Early Successional Habitat Development/Management - Light mowing of herbaceous vegetation - Use light mowing to maintain early plant succession to benefit desired wildlife. Control invasive plant species as needed. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 647.
647MTM / 647MTM Early Successional Habitat Development/Management - Medium mechanical tree/shrub management - Use medium mechanical (e.g., chainsaw, brush-saw, brush hog) tree/shrub management to create and maintain early plant succession to benefit desired wildlife. Control invasive plant species as needed. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 647.
647PP / 647PP Early Successional Habitat Development/Management - Pollinator planting - Plant pollinator-attracting species to create and maintaina source of nectar and pollen during the entire growing season. Control invasive plant species as needed. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 647.
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(Existing Firebreak394 narrative) / 394 Firebreak - Establish a strip of bare land or vegetation that resists fire for protection from wildfire and for control of prescribed burns. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 394.
666ATR / 666ATRForest Stand Improvement - Apple Tree Release - Select and release wild apple trees, on three to four sides of the crown by removal of competing trees. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666SCH / 666SCHForest Stand Improvement - Sanitation Cutting, Heavy Intensity - Cut and remove heavily infected and declining stands (>40 sq. ft. of basal area). Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666SCM / 666SCMForest Stand Improvement - Sanitation Cutting, Medium Intensity -Cut and remove moderately infected and declining stands (21-40 sq. ft. of basal area). Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666CIV / 666CIVForest Stand Improvement - Spot Spray of Invasive Exotics– Chemically eradicates or controls the spread of invasive plant species in forested areas. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666CRC / 666CRC Forest Stand Improvement - Spot Spray of Invasive Exotics (Competition Control for Regeneration) – spot or band spray kill tree seedlings/ sprouts, woody shrubs, or small saplings (<2” dbh) within the understory that compete directly with more desirable seedlings and prevent or substantially reduce their health and vigor).Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666THN / 666THNForest Stand Improvement - Thinning (of Sapling Stands) - Thin sapling stands to improve growth, quality and composition. Maintain a fully-stocked stand of healthy, vigorous plants. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666CTR / 666CTRForest Stand Improvement -Crop Tree Release - Select and release crop trees on three to four sides of the crown by removal of competing trees. A minimum of 20 trees per acre and maximum of 150 trees per acre will be released. Maintain a fully-stocked stand. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666MTR / 666MTRForest Stand Improvement - Mast Tree Release - Select and release wildlife mast trees, on three to four sides of the crown by removal of competing trees. Maintain a fully-stocked stand. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666CRM / 666CRMForest Stand Improvement - Competition Control for Regeneration - kill tree seedlings/ sprouts, woody shrubs, or small saplings (<2” dbh) within the understory that compete directly with more desirable seedlings and prevent or substantially reduce their health and vigor). Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666SCL / 666SCLForest Stand Improvement -Sanitation Cutting, Light Intensity - Cut and remove lightly infected and declining stands (0-20 sq. ft. of basal area). Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666MIV / 666MIVForest Stand Improvement - Removal of Invasive Woody Plant Species - Eradicate or control the spread of invasive plant species in forested areas. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
666THW / 666THWForest Stand Improvement -Thinning of Sapling Stands for Wildlife - Thin sapling stands for wildlife to improve the quantity and quality of habitats by increasing the diversity of ages and types of forest plants. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 666.
655TCV / 655TCV Forest Trail and Landing - Culverts – Install and maintaincross-drainage culverts for a forest/skid trail to provide good drainage and divert runoff to protected areas. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 655.
655TRL / 655TRL Forest Trail and Landing - Forest Trail, no water bars or fabric - Establish and/or maintain a minimum 10-foot wide forest/skid trail including providing good drainage and diverting runoff to protected areas. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 655.
655TWF / 655TWF Forest Trail and Landing - Forest Trail, water bars and fabric - Establish and/or maintain a minimum 10-foot wide forest/skid trail including providing good drainage with water bars and fabric. Divert runoff to protected areas. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 655.
655LND / 655LND Forest Trail and Landing - Land/Landing Repair - Establish and/or maintain log landing by providing good drainage and diverting runoff to protected areas. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 655.
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(Existing Pest Mgt. 595 narrative) / 595 Pest Management - Utilize environmentally sensitive prevention, avoidance, monitoring, and suppression strategies to manage weeds, insects, diseases, animals, and other organisms that directly or indirectly cause damage or annoyance. Work with NRCS to develop a Pest Management Plan. Implement and operate this practice according to the plan, in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 595.
391NBF / 391NBF Riparian Forest Buffer - Natural Regeneration - Establish and maintain a minimum 35-foot wide riparian forest buffer by natural regeneration, using site preparation only, no planting. Site preparation consists of tillage, mowing, or herbicide application. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 391.
391PBF / 391PBF RiparianForest Buffer - no tree shelters - Establish and maintain a minimum 35-foot wide riparian forest buffer with a minimum of two species of trees and/or shrubs without tree shelters.Use native plants to the extent possible.Exclude livestock and control competition. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 391.
391RB1 / 391RB1RiparianForest Buffer - shelters on all trees - Establish and maintain a minimum 35-foot wide riparian forest buffer with a minimum of two species of trees and/or shrubs with shelters on all hardwood tree species. Use native plants to the extent possible. Exclude livestock and control competition. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 391.
391RB2 / 391RB2 RiparianForest Buffer- shelters on half of all trees - Establish and maintain a minimum 35-foot wide riparian forest buffer with a minimum of two species of trees and/or shrubs with shelters on half of all hardwood tree species. Use native plants to the extent possible. Exclude livestock and control competition. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 391.
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(Existing Stream Crossing 578 narrative) / 578 Stream Crossing - Construct a stabilized area where an intermittent or perennial watercourse exists and a ford or culvert type crossing is desired for people, livestock and/or equipment. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 578.
612AFF / 612AFF Tree/Shrub Establishment - Afforestation - Establish and maintain trees where none existed, such as an old field to establish a new forest. Plant by May 30. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 612.
612SHB / 612SHB Tree/Shrub Establishment - Plant or inter-plant and maintain all shrubs without shelters or mats. Plant by May 30. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 612.
612TSM / 612TSM Tree/Shrub Establishment - Plant or inter-plant and maintain all trees with shelters and mats. Plant by May 30. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 612.
612TM / 612TM Tree/Shrub Establishment - Plant or inter-plant and maintain all trees without shelters. Plant by May 30. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 612.
612TRE / 612TRE Tree/Shrub Establishment - Plant or inter-plant and maintain all trees without shelters and mats. Plant by May 30. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 612.
612PTW / 612PTW Tree/Shrub Establishment - Planting or inter-planting for Wildlife - Establish and maintain a tree and/or shrub planting for wildlife/pollinators. Native plants are preferred. Plant by May 30. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 612.
660P09 / 660P09 Tree/Shrub Pruning - Zero to nine feet - Prune treesfrom zero to nine feet -A minimum of 20 trees per acre and a maximum of 120 trees per acre (depending on species) shall be pruned. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 660.
660P17 / 660P17 Tree/Shrub Pruning -Nine to 17 feet - Prune trees from nine to 17 feet -A minimum of 20 trees per acre and a maximum of 120 trees per acre (depending on species) shall be pruned. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 660.
660P25 / 660P25 Tree/Shrub Pruning, 17 to 25 feet - Prune trees from 17 to 25 feet -A minimum of 20 trees per acre and a maximum of 120 trees per acre (depending on species) shall be pruned. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 660.
660WLD / 660WLD Tree/Shrub Pruning, 17 to 25 feet (Wild Apple Tree Pruning) - Prune wild apple trees by removing all multiple stems and leaving one main, healthystem uncut. Remove all dead and damaged branches, and approximately one-third of theremaining live growth. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 660.
490PF / 490PF Tree/Shrub Site Preparation - Forestland - Prepare land for establishing woody species by controlling weeds, removing slash and debris, or otherwise altering the site conditions to favor tree establishment by natural or artificial methods. Heavy site preparation equipment is needed, such as a skidder. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 490.
490PNF / 490PNF Tree/Shrub Site Preparation - Non-forested - Prepare land for establishing woody species by controlling weeds or otherwise altering the site conditions to favor tree establishment by natural or artificial methods. Light site preparation is needed, such as mowing and/or band or spot application of herbicides. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 490.
645BP / 645BP Upland Wildlife Habitat Management - Brush Pile - Create and maintain up to four brush piles per acre to enhance cover for upland wildlife. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 645.
645CS / 645CS Upland Wildlife Habitat Management - Leave unharvested crop strips - Leave unharvested crop strips to create and enhance areas for food and cover for upland wildlife and species which use upland habitat for a portion of their life cycles. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 645.
645MTM / 645MTM Upland Wildlife Habitat Management - Mechanical tree/shrub management - Use heavy mechanical tree/shrub management (e.g., brontosaurus, hydro-axe, feller-buncher) to remove a dominant over-story of less desirable species on areas five acres or less to create and enhance habitat for priority wildlife species that require early successional forest. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 645.
645NB / 645NB Upland Wildlife Habitat Management - Nest boxes - Create and maintain nest boxes to enhance nesting\rearing habitat for cavity dependent wildlife. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 645.
645RP / 645RP Upland Wildlife Habitat Management - Removal of perch trees - Remove large trees used for predator perches to protect upland wildlife species of special concern. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 645.
645ST / 645ST Upland Wildlife Habitat Management- Snag Trees - Create and maintain a minimum of four snag trees (10 in. DBH or larger) per acre to enhance areas for food and cover for upland cavity or snag dependent wildlife. Implement and operate this practice according to a design and operation and maintenance plan prepared in accordance with NRCS standard and specification Code 645.

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