Vermont - Natural Resources Conservation Service January 2003
For: / Farm #:Field(s): / Tract #:
Designed By: / Approved By:
Signature:
Date: / Date:
Definition
Removal, reduction, or manipulation of non-herbaceous plants.
Purpose (Check all Planned Purposes)
Restore natural plant community balance.
Manage noxious woody plants.
Create the desired plant community.
Restore desired vegetative cover to protect soils, control erosion, reduce sediment, improve water quality and enhance stream flow.
Reduce competition for space, moisture, and sunlight.
Maintain or enhance wildlife.
Improve forage accessibility, quality and quantity for livestock.
Protect life and property from wildfire hazards.
Improve visibility and access for livestock handling.
Where Used
On pasture and hay lands where removal or reduction of excessive woody (non-herbaceous) plants is desired.
Sketch or Map of Area Planned for Brush Management
SPECIFICATIONS:
Plants to be controlled and the amount to be controlled per acre:Mechanical Treatment Methods and Plans
Types of equipment to be used
Dates of treatment
Operating instructions
Techniques and procedures to be followed
Chemical Treatment Methods and Plans - Use label instructions and rates
Planned Herbicide(s)
Rate of application or spray volumes
Acceptable dates of application
Any special application techniques, timing considerations, for safe and effective applications
Reference to label instructions
Biological Treatment Methods and Plans
Kind(s) of biological agent or grazing animal to be used
Timing, duration, and intensity of grazing or browsing
Desired degree of grazing or browsing use for effective control
Maximum allowable degree of use on desirable non-target species.
Special precautions or requirements when insect or plants are used for control agents.
Operation:
- Brush management operations will comply with all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
- Evaluating regrowth or reoccurrence of target species after sufficient time has passed to monitor the situation and gather reliable data to determine success and/or need for additional treatment.
Maintenance:
- Following initial application, some regrowth, resprouting, or reoccurrence of brush should be expected. Spot treatment of individual plants or areas needing retreatment should be done as needed.