Description: A Terrace means an earth embankment, a channel, or a combination ridge and channel constructed across the slope to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from dissolved and sediment-attached substances.
Terraces 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: Lin Ft
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Soil saved
Phosphorus saved - if erosion present
Acres affected - (planted acres and drainage area)
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 |
|---|---|
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, 12 MONTHS or less LONGEVITY | SqYd |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, < 400 SQ FT, STRAW -12 MONTHS OR LESS LONGEVITY | SqFt |
| GRADING - medium, <=6" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - heavy, 6"-9" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - extra heavy 9"-12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - maximum heavy >12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - minimum, <=1/4 acre | Job |
| SMOOTH/SHAPE - tractor disk/blade | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bag lime, seed and fertlizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bulk lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - mulch, small grain straw | Acre |
| VEGETATION - seedbed prep | Acre |
NRCS Supporting Standards: None
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.