Description: A system of permanent fencing (board, barbed, high tensile or electric wire) installed to exclude livestock from streams and critical areas not intended for grazing to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, pathogen contamination and pollution from dissolved, particulate, and sediment-attached substances.
Livestock Exclusion Fencing 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: Lin Ft
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 |
|---|---|
| FENCE - 3-strand perm, electric, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - 4+-strand perm, electric, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - perm, 3 strand interior, electric or non- electric, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - perm, non-electric, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - perm, streamside/floodplain, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - temporary, portable, electric | LinFt |
| FENCE - SOLAR CHARGER | Each |
NRCS Supporting Standard
NRCS - 472 - Access Control
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.