Description: A Critical Area Planting means an area of highly erodible land that cannot be stabilized by ordinary conservation treatment on which permanent perennial vegetative cover is established and protected to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion and sedimentation.
Critical Area Planting Policy
Requirements for Erosion and Nutrient Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
Maintenance Period: 10 years
Additional Spot Check Requirements: None
BMP Units: Each
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 |
|---|---|
| FILTER CLOTH - geotextile fabric | SqYd |
| 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 |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - LONG TERM - TRM OR 700 GRAM COIR | SqYd |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, 12 MONTHS or less LONGEVITY | SqYd |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, 18-36 MONTHS LONGEVITY | SqYd |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, <400 SQ FT STRAW 12 MONTHS or less LONGEVITY | SqFt |
| VEGETATION - bag lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bulk lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - hydroseed | Acre |
| VEGETATION - establish, native species for riparian areas only | Acre |
| VEGETATION - mulch, small grain straw | Acre |
| VEGETATION - seedbed prep | Acre |
JAA:
NRCS - 342 - Critical Area Planting
NRCS:
NRCS - 382 - Fence
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.