Ranking Criteria Items

Updated 09/18/2008

F. Tree Planting (612)

• Tree species, rates, and spacing shall be according to the Additional Criteria for Wetland Restoration and Wildlife Habitat in the NRCS Tree/Shrub Establishment (612) practice standard. Planting rates and spacing should be between 608 trees/acre for a 6’ x 12’ spacing and 681 trees/acre for a 8’ x 8’ spacing.

• All tree plantings should include at least three hard mast species with one from the white oak family and one from the red oak family. Not more than six species including hard and soft mass should be planted per field. At least 80% of the species planted should be hard mast.

• Site preparation should be planned as needed according to the NRCS Forest Site Preparation (490) AND Tree Establishment (612) practice standards. Cost for site preparation is included in Tree/Shrub Establishment cost.

• Post-planting treatment may be added through a modification if needed and if the landowner concurs with the increased cost.

• Kentucky Division of Forestry should be contacted as needed.

• Points may not be awarded for tree planting and shrub planting on the same acreage.

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