Description: A Cropland Conversion Practice means to establish and maintain a conservation cover of grass, trees, or wildlife plantings on fields previously used for crop production to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from dissolved and sediment-attached substances.
Cropland Conversion 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: Acres
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Soil saved
Nitrogen saved
Phosphorus saved
Acres affected - (planted acres)
Reference Materials:
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload theNC-CSPs-1E form.
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| CROPLAND CONVERSION - establish grass, trees, or wildlife planting, includes land preparation | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Bedding (Cropland Conversion to Trees ONLY) | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Chemical Release | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Chemical Site Prep | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Disking | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Mowing/Bushhogging | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Prescribed Burning | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Scalping/Furrowing | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Subsoiling | Acre |
| TREE - plant | Acre |
JAA:
NRCS - 512 - Pasture and Hay Planting
NRCS - 612 - Tree/Shrub Establishment
NRCS - 490 - Tree/Shrub Site Preparation
NRCS - 420 - Wildlife Habitat Planting
NRCS Supporting Standards:
NRCS - 327 - Conservation Cover
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.