Description: A Conservation Cover practice means to establish and maintain a conservation cover of grass, legumes, or other approved plantings on fields previously with no groundcover established, to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. Other benefits may include reduced offsite sedimentation and pollution from dissolved and sediment-attached substances. Eligible land includes that planted to Christmas Trees, orchards, ornamentals, vineyards, and other cropland needing protective cover.
Conservation Cover Policy
Requirements for Erosion and Nutrient Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
Maintenance Period: 6 years
Additional Spot Check Requirements: None
BMP Units: Acres
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Soil saved
Phosphorus saved - if erosion is present
Acres affected - (planted acres)
Reference Materials:
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| GRADING - extra heavy 9"-12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - heavy, 6"-9" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - medium, <=6" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - maximum heavy >12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - minimum, <=1/4 acre | Job |
| VEGETATION - bag lime, seed and fertlizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - Tree/Shrub Bare Root Seedlings | Each |
| VEGETATION - bulk lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - establish, Christmas tree plantations | Acre |
| VEGETATION - Hydroseed | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Chemical Site Prep | Acre |
| TREE - plant, hardwood | Acre |
| TREE - plant, loblolly and shortleaf pine | Acre |
| TREE - plant, hardwood | Acre |
| TREE - plant, loblolly and shortleaf pine | Acre |
JAA:
NRCS - 327 - Conservation Cover
NRCS Supporting Standards
NRCS - 512 - Pasture and Hay Planting
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.