CCRP Practice
CP31 Bottomland Timber Establishment on Wetlands
The purpose of this practice is to establish a stand of trees that will: control sheet, rill, scour, and other erosion reduce water, air, or land pollution restore and enhance the natural and beneficial functions of wetlands promote carbon sequestration restore and connect wildlife habitat
The acreage offered must be within the recognized 100-year flood plain of a river or stream with permanent flow. Use local floodplain maps or soil survey information to determine the existence and location of the 100-year floodplain. NRCS will determine the location and boundaries of the above areas.
Natural regeneration is NOT permitted under this practice.
Trees planted should be primarily bottomland hardwood trees. NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Tree/Shrub Establishment, Code 612 will be used to design this practice. Softwood trees must comprise less than 25% of the total number of trees to be planted. Enrolled offers must have a minimum of 3 native hardwood tree or shrub species planted.
Species selected must be suitable and adapted to the site conditions, soils and climate and to the purpose of the practice.
Cost share is allowed for one weed and/or insect control treatment within 24 months after the planting of trees/shrubs if approved by the COC and it is a part of the conservation plan.
1 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Documentation of Eligibility and Suitability for CP31 Bottomland Timber Establishment on Wetlands Version 4/07
APPLICANT: COUNTY: Resource Concerns for Eligibility 1. Water Quality FSA TRACT NO.: FSA FIELD NO.: 2. Wildlife Habitat 3. Reduce Pollution 4. Promote Carbon Sequestration 5. Enhance Wetlands
Practice Eligibility (Need and feasibility): Offered acres are located within the 100-year flood plain*? Yes No* *Of a permanent river or stream.
Ineligible Practice: *The offered acres are not located within a 100-year flood plain.
Site Suitability (from site visit) Offered acres can support bottomland hardwood trees*? *Softwoods must be less than 25% of the total number of trees planted. Yes No**
Notes:
Unsuitable Site: **The offered acres will not support bottomland hardwood trees.
Extent of eligible area: Size of eligible area acres
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