Description: An area of highly erodible land that cannot be stabilized by ordinary conservation treatment on which permanent perennial vegetative cover is established and protected to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion and sedimentation.
CCAP Critical Area Planting Policy
Requirements for all CCAP Practices
Maintenance Period: 5 years single-family home, 10 years all other properties.
Additional Spot Check Requirements: None
BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Most components are cost shared at 75% of average cost. See CCAP Average Cost List for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
- Soil loss reductions
- Use RUSLE2 for sheet and rill erosion.
- For gully erosion, use NRCS Gully Erosion Tool
Reference Materials:
- NC-CCAP 11 Signature Page
- Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
- Critical Area Planting Operation & Maintenance Plan
For RFP:
Receipts for actual cost items
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| Grading (min - max heavy) | SqFt |
| Vegetation (grass) | SqFt |
| Vegetation (trees/shrubs) | SqFt |
| Vegetation - mulch, netting | SqFt |
| Bioretention soil amendment | CuYd |
| Triple shredded hardwood mulch | CuYd |
SWCC JAA:
Critical Area Planting
OR
NRCS JAA:
NRCS - 342 - Critical Area Planting
Supporting NRCS Standards: None
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.