Description: A Pastureland Conversion Practice means establishing trees or perennial wildlife plantings on excessively eroding land with a visible sediment delivery problem to the waters of the State. It is meant to improve water quality on pastureland that is too steep to mow or maintain with conventional equipment. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion and sedimentation.
Pastureland 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 the NC-CSPs-1E form.
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Chemical Release | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Chemical Site Prep | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Disking | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Mowing/Bushhogging | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISMENT - Prescribed Burning | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Scalping/Furrowing | Acre |
| TREE-plant, loblolly and shortleaf pine | Acre |
JAA:
NRCS - 342 - Critical Area Planting
NRCS - 612 - Tree Shrub Establishment
NRCS - 645 - Upland Wildlife Habitat Management
NRCS Supporting Standards:
NRCS - 382 - Fence
NRCS - 472 - Access Control
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.