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DocuSign Envelope ID: F52521E7-10C1-43F9-B62F-C1E599A5D572 <br /> Practice Standards and Specifications <br /> Information is provided for seeding rates,optimum planting dates in the state's <br /> three regions,sun and shade tolerance,invasive characteristics,compatibility <br /> in wetlands and riparian buffers,and installation maintenance considerations. <br /> By going through the lists the design professional can select the nurse and <br /> primary seed varieties and maintenance characteristics they feel are best suited <br /> for their site conditions, vegetation management expertise and maintenance <br /> capabilities. <br /> To use the information in the seeding charts the plan preparer must: <br /> • Determine what nurse crop best fits their site, soil conditions, and <br /> permanent seed mix. <br /> • Obtain soil tests for all areas to be seeded. <br /> • Know the site's region:mountains,piedmont,or coastal plain. <br /> • Know if the areas to be seeded are sunny,part shade,or full shade. <br /> • Know if the areas are well or poorly drained. <br /> • Know if wetlands or riparian buffers are included in the areas to be <br /> seeded. <br /> • Know if a chosen crop is invasive and if so,what potential impacts it will <br /> have on the site and adjacent properties. <br /> With this knowledge the plan preparation may proceed utilizing the charts <br /> provided to provide the several seed mixes that will be applicable to the <br /> different areas requiring stabilization. <br /> Rev.5/08 6.11.13 <br />