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Voice of Hope Church Native Seed Maintenance Plan Ramsey, MN Protocols to be followed are listed below for site preparation/seeding and maintenance of disturbed areas that are designated to be seeded with a native seed mix and managed annually for weedy and invasive species. Site Preparation &Seeding (assuming fall seeding Soils within the disturbed buffer areas will first be decompacted to a depth of 18 inches and organic matter will be incorporated into soils, and then fine graded/smoothed before the seeding work begins (to be done by the general contractor or excavator). The areas will be left/avoided for a minimum of 30 days to allow weeds to germinate and regrow. A broad-spectrum herbicide treatment will be applied as per manufacturer's directions. Herbicide treatment areas will be left/avoided for a minimum of 30 days before native seeding commences. The soil will be harrowed or raked to create a smooth seedbed, and a roller or cultipacker will be used to create a firm seedbed. All seed will be applied by broadcasting, drilling or as otherwise recommended by the contracted revegetation specialist. The proposed seed mix and rate for disturbed buffer areas is State Seed Mix 34-261 or similar at a rate of 6.5 Ibs/acre of grasses, sedges, rushes and forbs, and 25.0 Ibs/acre of cover crop. Native seed mix actually used will depend on the hydrologic conditions of the landscape post grading and seed availability. Seed will be purchased from a reputable seed company such as Ramy Turf Products or Shooting Start Native Seeds, and will be of local origin. Erosion Control Newly seeded areas will be mulched with clean straw at a rate of 1.5 tons per acres. The straw will be disk anchored, where accessible. Upon completion of seed installation, a site visit will be conducted with the vegetation contractor to confirm seeding was consistent with the approved plan and collect seed tags.