Maine Job Sheet for Wild Blueberry Conservation Practices Mulching Code 484

Mulching NRCS, Maine 484 Conservation Practice Jobsheet

Photo Credit: Houlton, ME NRCS Field Office Staff

DEFINITION Applying plant residues or other suitable materials produced off site, to the land surface.

CONDITIONS WHERE PRACTICE APPLIES This practice applies to all lands where mulches are needed. This practice may be used alone or in combination with other practices.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE  Mulched areas will be periodically inspected, and mulch shall be replaced or repaired as needed to accomplish the intended purpose.  Evaluate the effectiveness of the mulch (application, amount of cover provided, durability, etc.) and adjust the management or type of mulch to better meet the intended purpose(s).  Removal or incorporation of mulch materials shall be consistent with the intended purpose and site conditions.  Operation of equipment near and on the site shall not compromise the intended purpose of the mulch.  Prevent or repair any fire damage to the mulch material.  Properly collect and dispose of artificial mulch material after intended use.  Monitor and control undesirable weeds in mulched areas.

December 2014 Producer Name:

Designed By: Date:

Approved By: Date:

Purpose: Conserve Soil Provide Facilitate Moisture Erosion Control Establishment of Veg. Cover Reduce Reduce Improve Soil Airborne Energy Use Health Particulate Assoc. w/ Matter Irrigation

Specifications for the Completion of this Practice Refer to attached Conservation Plan Map for location of area(s) to be mulched Type of Mulch to be used:

Anchoring Method to be used (optional):

Timing of application:

Site Prep needed:

Tract/Field Approx Area Approx. Quantity of Mulch to % Ground To be Treated Apply Cover (Acres or Sq. Ft.) Planned

2 December 2014

Practice Checkout and Certification (484) Growing Season Year:

Field/Plot # Extent/Acres Date Date Remarks/Observations/As built Info Completed Checked

Extent Completed: Acres

3 December 2014 Remarks:

I have Job Approval Authority and I certify this practice as applied meets NRCS Standards and Specs.

Approved By: Date:

Extent Completed: Acres

4 December 2014 Remarks:

Approved By: Date:

5 December 2014 Extent Completed: Acres

Remarks:

Approved By: Date:

6 December 2014