<p> Mulching NRCS, Maine 484 Conservation Practice Jobsheet</p><p>Photo Credit: Houlton, ME NRCS Field Office Staff</p><p>DEFINITION Applying plant residues or other suitable materials produced off site, to the land surface.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>December 2014 Producer Name: </p><p>Designed By: Date: </p><p>Approved By: Date: </p><p>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</p><p>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: </p><p>Anchoring Method to be used (optional): </p><p>Timing of application: </p><p>Site Prep needed: </p><p>Tract/Field Approx Area Approx. Quantity of Mulch to % Ground To be Treated Apply Cover (Acres or Sq. Ft.) Planned</p><p>2 December 2014</p><p>Practice Checkout and Certification (484) Growing Season Year:</p><p>Field/Plot # Extent/Acres Date Date Remarks/Observations/As built Info Completed Checked</p><p>Extent Completed: Acres</p><p>3 December 2014 Remarks: </p><p>I have Job Approval Authority and I certify this practice as applied meets NRCS Standards and Specs.</p><p>Approved By: Date: </p><p>Practice Checkout and Certification (484) Growing Season Year:</p><p>Field/Plot # Extent/Acres Date Date Remarks/Observations/As built Info Completed Checked</p><p>Extent Completed: Acres</p><p>4 December 2014 Remarks: </p><p>I have Job Approval Authority and I certify this practice as applied meets NRCS Standards and Specs.</p><p>Approved By: Date: </p><p>Practice Checkout and Certification (484) Growing Season Year:</p><p>Field/Plot # Extent/Acres Date Date Remarks/Observations/As built Info Completed Checked</p><p>5 December 2014 Extent Completed: Acres</p><p>Remarks: </p><p>I have Job Approval Authority and I certify this practice as applied meets NRCS Standards and Specs.</p><p>Approved By: Date: </p><p>6 December 2014</p>