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0~4 <br />(2) A vegetation plan. The vegetation plan shall include a <br />minimum of at least two native hardwood tree species planted at a <br />density sufficient to provide 320 trees per acre at maturity. <br />(3) A grading plan. The site shall be graded in a manner to ensure <br />diffuse flow through the riparian buffer. <br />(4) A fertilization plan. <br />(5) A schedule for implementation. <br />e) Within one year after the County has appraved the restoration or <br />enhancement plan, the applicant shall present proof to the County that the <br />riparian buffer has been restored or enhanced. If proof is not presented <br />within this timeframe, then the person shall be in violation of the State's or <br />the delegated local authority's riparian buffer protection program. <br />f) The mitigation area shall be placed under a perpetual conservation <br />easement that will provide for protection of the property's nutrient removal <br />functions. <br />g) The applicant shall submit annual reports for a period of five years <br />after the restoration or enhancement showing that the trees planted have <br />survived and that diffuse flow through the riparian buffer has been <br />maintained. The applicant shall replace trees that da not survive and <br />restore diffuse flow if needed during that five-year period. <br />H. Requirements Specific to Forest Harvesting <br />The following requirements shall apply for forest harvesting operations and practices. <br />1. The following measures shall apply in the entire riparian buffer: <br />a) Logging decks and sawmill sites shall not be placed in the riparian <br />buffer. <br />b) Access roads and skid trails shall be prohibited except for temporary <br />and permanent stream crossings established in accordance with 15A <br />NCAC lI .0203. Temporary stream crossings shall be permanently <br />stabilized after ariy site disturbing activity is completed. <br />c) Timber felling shall be directed away from the stream or water body. <br />d) Skidding shall be directed away from the stream ar water body and <br />shall be done in a manner that minimizes soil disturbance and prevents the <br />creation of channels or ru_ ts. <br />e) Individual trees may be treated to maintain or improve their health, <br />form or vigor. <br />f) Harvesting of dead or infected trees or application of pesticides <br />necessary to prevent or control extensive tree pest and disease infestation <br />shall be allowed. These practices must be approved by the Division of <br />Forest Resources for a specific site. The Division of Forest Resources <br />must notify the Division of all approvals. <br />g) Removal of individual trees that are in danger of causing damage to <br />structures or human life shall be allowed. <br />h) Natural regeneration of forest vegetation and planting of trees, shrubs, <br />or ground cover plants to enhance the riparian buffer shall be allowed <br />18 <br />