Description: An area used frequently and intensively by animals which must be stabilized by surfacing with suitable materials to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from dissolved, particulate, and sediment-attached substances.
Heavy Use Area Protection Policy
Requirements for Stream Protection 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:
Acres affected
Animal Type
Animal Units
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 |
|---|---|
| HUAP- fine grading, geotextile, stone (does not include excavation) per SqYd | SqYd |
| HUAP- fine grading, concrete (does not include excavation) per SqYd | SqYd |
| HUAP- for tanks and troughs: fine grading (does not include excavation), geotextile, stone, 44.4 SqYd (400 SqFt) per Each | Each |
| HUAP- for tanks and troughs: fine grading (does not include excavation), concrete, 44.4 SqYd (400 SqFt) per Each | Each |
| CONCRETE - Non-reinforced <= 5 CuYd | CuYd |
| CONCRETE - Non-reinforced > 5 CuYd | CuYd |
| CONCRETE - Reinforced (WW or Fiber - does not include rebar) | CuYd |
| VEGETATION - bag lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bulk lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - mulch, small grain straw | Acre |
| VEGETATION - seedbed prep | Acre |
| EXCAVATION - w/spoil removal | CuYd |
| GRADING - Extra heavy, 9in-12in avg | Acre |
| GRADING - Heavy, 6in-9in avg | Acre |
| GRADING - Medium, <=6in avg | Acre |
| GRADING - Maximum heavy >12in avg | Acre |
| GRADING - Minimum, <=1/4 acre | Acre |
| FILTER CLOTH - Geotextile fabric | SqYd |
| STONE - Gravel | Ton |
JAA:
NRCS - 561 - Heavy Use Area Protection
NRCS Supporting Standard:
NRCS – 382 - Fence
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.
NRCS - National Engineering Handbook, Construction Specification 495 - Geotextile
Contract Folder Checklist - Heavy Use Area Protection
Contract Folder Checklist - Stream Protection System
NC Livestock Feeding Site Assessment Tool
Division Standard Design 561 HUAP Rock Design Sheet
Division Standard Design 561 HUAP Concrete Design Sheet