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Maintenance A standard maintenance plan for areas of native seeding is provided below. Revisions to this plan may occur. The intent of the management plan is to: 1) promote the growth of native species, and 2) control noxious and/or invasive species such as Canada thistle. When a noxious or invasive species occurs, the appropriate technique to control or eliminate that species will be implemented. Year 1 (fall dormant seeding) • Fall dormant seed as described in the Planting Plan • Buffer plantings that do not survive will be replaced Year 2 Management • Mow 2-3 times with mower deck 6-8 inches off the ground to prevent development of weedy species • Spot spray perennial weedy species as needed • Buffer plantings that do not survive will be replaced Year 2 Evaluation • Cover crop will be gone unless winter wheat was used in a fall planting • Grasses forming clumps 1-6 inches apart in drill rows, but still short • Some flowers should be blooming • Flush growth of foxtail and other annuals may indicate need for more frequent mowing • Plan supplemental seeding for Year 3 if needed Year 3/Ongoing Annual Maintenance Plan 1. Areas of bare ground or dead vegetation of more than 20 square feet shall be reseeded (Year 3 only). 2. Spot spray perennial weeds as necessary. 3. Patches of problem species that represent more than 5% cover of buffer areas should be spot mowed to prevent seed set and treated with herbicide at an appropriate time. Management of weedy species in the buffer shall be conducted on an annual basis.