<p> CCRP Practice</p><p>CP31 Bottomland Timber Establishment on Wetlands</p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p>Natural regeneration is NOT permitted under this practice.</p><p>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.</p><p>Species selected must be suitable and adapted to the site conditions, soils and climate and to the purpose of the practice. </p><p>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.</p><p>1 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Documentation of Eligibility and Suitability for CP31 Bottomland Timber Establishment on Wetlands Version 4/07</p><p>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</p><p>Practice Eligibility (Need and feasibility): Offered acres are located within the 100-year flood plain*? Yes No* *Of a permanent river or stream.</p><p>Ineligible Practice: *The offered acres are not located within a 100-year flood plain. </p><p>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**</p><p>Notes:</p><p>Unsuitable Site: **The offered acres will not support bottomland hardwood trees.</p><p>Extent of eligible area: Size of eligible area acres </p><p>2</p>