Ranking Criteria Items

Updated 09/18/2008

G. Native Shrub Planting (612)

• All shrubs planted under this criteria must be native species. Native shrub species for this criteria include all species in Appendix 4 of the Tree/Shrub Establishment (612) standard under 30 feet tall except for bicolor lespedeza. Paw-Paw is also considered a native shrub species.

• At least two native shrub species are required. Species should be planted in approximately equal numbers.

• Shrub planting shall be done according to the Additional Criteria for Wetland Restoration and Wildlife Habitat in the NRCS Tree/Shrub Establishment (612) practice standard. The planting rate should be 681 shrubs/acre for an approximate spacing of 8’ x 8’.

• 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.

• 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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