Description: A stable area used frequently and intensively for livestock movement by surfacing with suitable material to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from dissolved, particulate, and sediment-attached substances.
Stocktrails and Walkways 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: Square Yards (SqYd)
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 |
|---|---|
| STOCK TRAIL - fine grading, geotextile, stone (does not include excavation) | LinFt |
| STOCK TRAIL - fine grading, establish vegetation | LinFt |
| FILTER CLOTH - geotextile fabric | SqYd |
| STONE - Boulders (installed) | Ton |
| STONE - gravel | Ton |
| VEGETATION - bag lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bulk lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - mulch, small grain straw | Acre |
| VEGETATION - seedbed prep | Acre |
| 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 |
| EARTH FILL - hauled | CuYd |
| EARTH FILL - hauled, compacted | CuYd |
| EARTH FILL - hauled, compact | CuYd |
| GRADING - extra heavy 9"-12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - heavy, 6"-9" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - maximum heavy >12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - medium, <=to 6" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - minimum, <=1/4 acre | Job |
JAA:
NRCS - 575 - Trail and Walkways
NRCS – 382 - Fence
NRCS Supporting Standard: None
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.