Grade as needed and feasible to permit the use of conventional equipment for seedbed preparation, seeding, mulch application, and mulch anchoring. All grading should be done in accordance with Standard for Land Grading.

Immediately prior to seeding and topsoil application, the subsoil shall be evaluated for compaction in accordance with the Standard for Land Grading.

Topsoil should be handled only when it is dry enough to work without damaging the soil structure. A uniform application to a depth of 5 inches (unsettled) is required on all sites. Topsoil shall be amended with organic matter, as needed, in accordance with the Standard for Topsoiling.

Install needed erosion control practices or facilities such as diversions, grade-stabilization structures, channel stabilization measures, sediment basins, and waterways.

firmed,according to soil test recommendations such as offered by Rutgers Co-operative Extension. Soil sample mailers are available from the local Rutgers Co-operative Extension offices (http://njaes.rutgers.edu/county/Fertilizer, shall be applied at the rate of 500 pounds per acre or 11 pounds per 1,000 square feet of 10–10–10 or equivalent with 50% water insoluble nitrogen unless a soil test indicates otherwise and incorporated into the surface 4 inches. If fertilizer is not incorporated, apply one-half the rate described above during seedbed preparation and repeat another one-half rate application of the same fertilizer within 3 to 5 weeks after seeding.

Work lime and fertilizer into the soil as nearly as practical to a depth of 4 inches with a disc, springtooth harrow, or other suitable equipment. The final harrowing or discing operation should be on the general contour. Continue tilage until a reasonable uniform seedbed is prepared.

High Acid Producting Soil. Soils having a pH of 4 or less or containing iron sulfide shall be covered with a minimum of 12 inches of soil having a pH of 5 or more before initiating seedbed preparation. See Standard for Management of High Acid Producting Soils for specific requirements.

Select a mixture from Table 4-2 or use mixture recommended by Rutgers Cooperative Extension or Natural Resources Conservation Service which is approved by the Soil Conservation District. Seed germination shall have been tested within 12 months of the planting date. No seed shall be accepted with a germination test date more than 12 months old unless retested.

Conventional Seeding is performed by applying seed uniformly by hand, cyclone (centrifugal) seeder, drop seeder, drill or cultipacker seeder. Except for drilled hydroseeded or cultipacked seedings, seed shall be incorporated into the soil within 24 hours of seedbed preparation to a depth of $ 1/4 $ to $ 1/2 $ inch, by raking or dragging. Depth of seed placement may be $ 1/4 $ inch deeper on coarse textured soil.

After seeding, firming the soil with a corrugated roller will assure good seed-to-soil contact, restore capillarity, and improve seeding emergence. This is the preferred method. When performed on the contour, sheet erosion will be minimized and water conservation on site will be maximized.

Hydroseeding is a broadcast seeding method usually involving a truck or trailer mounted tank, with an agitation system and hydraulic pump for mixing seed, water and fertilizer and spraying the mix onto the prepared seedbed. Mulch shall not be included in the tank with seed. Short fibered mulch may be applied with a hydroseeder following seeding. (also see Section IV Mulching below) Hydroseeding is not a preferred seeding method because see and fertilizer are applied to the surface and not incorporated into the soil. Poor seed to soil contact occurs reducing seed germination and growth. Hydroseeding may be used for areas too steep for conventional equipment to traverse or too obstructed with rocks, stumps, etc.

Mulching is required on all seeding. Mulch will insure against erosion before grass is established and will promote faster and earlier establishment. The existence of vegetation sufficient to control soil erosion shall be deemed compliance with this mulching requirement.

Straw or Hay. Unrotted small grain straw, hay fee of seeds, or salt hay to be applied at the rate. of 1 - 1/2 to 2 tons per acre (70 - 90 pounds per 1,000 square feet), except that where a crimper is used instead of a liquid mulch-binder (tackifying or adhesive agent), the rate of application is 3 tons per acre. Mulch chopper blowers must not grind the mulch. Hay mulch is not recommended for establishing fine turf or lawns due to the presence of weed seed.

Application. Spread mulch uniformly by hand or mechanically so that approximately 85% of the soil surface will be covered. For uniform distribution of hand-spread mulch, divide area into approximately 1,000 square feet sections and distribute 70 to 90 pounds within each section.

Anchoring shall be accomplished immediately after placement to minimize loss by wind or water. This may be done by one of the following methods, depending upon the size of the area, steepness of slopes, and cost

Peg and Twine. Drive 8 to 10 inch wooded pegs to within 2 to 3 inches of the soil surface every 4 feet in all directions. Stakes may be driven before or after applying mulch. Secure mulch to soil surface by stretching twine between pegs in a cris-cross and a square pattern. Secure twine around each peg with two or more round turns.

Mulch Nettings – Staple paper, jute, cotton, or plastic nettings to the soil surface. Use a degradable netting in areas to be mowed.

Crimper (mulch anchoring coutler tool) - A tractor-drawn implement, somewhat like a disc harrow, especially designed to push or cut stone of the broadcast long fiber mulch 3 to 4 inches into the soil so as to anchor it and leave part standing upright. This technique is limited to areas traversable by a tractor, which must operate on the contour of slopes. Straw mulch rate must be 3 tons per acre. No tackifying or adhesive agent is required.

Liquid Mulch Binders - May be used to anchore salt hay, hay or straw mulch.

Application should be heavier at edges where wind may catch the mulch, in valleys, and at crests of banks. The remainder of the area should be uniform in appearance.

Organic and Vegetable Based Binders – Naturally occurring, powder based, hydrophilic materials when mixed with water formulates a gel and when applied to mulch under satisfactory curing conditions will form membrane networks of insoluble polymers. The vegetable gel shall be physiologically harmless and not result in a phytotoxic effect or impede growth of turfgrass. Use at rates and wether conditions as recommended by the manufacturer to anchor mulch material. Many new products are available, some of which may need further evaluation for use in this state.

Synthetic Binders – High polymer synthetic emulsion, miscible with water when diluted and following application to mulch, drying and curing shall no longer be soluble or dispersible in water. It shall be applied at rates recommended by the manufacturer and remain tacky until germination of

Note – All names given above are registered trade names. This does not constitute a recommendation of these products to the exclusion of other products.

Wood-fiber or paper mulch - shall be wood, plant fibers or paper containing no growth or germination inhibiting materials, used at the rate of 1,500 pounds per acre (or as recommended by the product manufacturer) and may be applied by a hydroseeder. This mulch shall not be mixed in the tank with seed. Use is limited to flatter slopes and duration optimum seeding periods in spring and fall.

Pelletized Mulch – Compressed and extruded paper and / or wood fiber product, which many contain co-plymers, tackifiers, fertilizers and coloring agents. The dry pellets, when applied to a seeded area and watered, form mulch mat. Pelletized mulch shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations. Mulch may be applied by hand or mechanical spreader at the rate of 60–70 lbs / 1,000 square feet and activated with 0.2 to 0.4 inches of water. This material has been found to be beneficial for use on small lawn or renovation areas, seeded areas when weed-seed free mulch is desired or on sites where straw mulch and tackifier agent are not practical or desired. Applying the full 0.2 to 0.4 inches of water after spreading pelletized mulch on the seed bed is extremely important for sufficient activation and expansion of the mulch to provide soil coverage.

The cut face of earth excavations and fills shall be no steeper than the safe angle of repose for the materials encountered and flat enough for proper maintenance.

The permanently exposed faces of earth cuts and fills shall be vegetated or otherwise protected from erosion.

Provisions shall be made to safely conduct surface water to storm drains or suitable water courses and to prevent surface runoff from damaging cut faces and fill slopes

Subsurface drainage is to be provided in areas having a high-water table, to intercept seepage that would adversely affect slope stability, building foundations or create undesirable wetness. See Standard for Subsurface Drainage, pg. 32-1

Adjoining property shall be protected from excavation and filling operations.

Fill shall not be placed adjacent to the bank of a stream or channel, unless provisions are made to protect the hydraulic, biological, aesthetic and other environmental functions of the stream.

Tall fescue (turf-type) Perennial ryegrass or White clover (see note at right) 265 20 40 5 6 5 25 .10 O A5 A5 O A5 A5 O A5 A5 C-D white clover can be excluded on lawn sites

11 Kentucky Bluegrass Turf-type Tall fescue 45 45 22 0.33 1 5 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O C-D Filter strip use for nutrient uptake.

Turf-type Tall fescue (Blend of 3 cultivars) 350 8 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O C-D Use in a managed filter strip for nutrient uptake.

Hard Fescue and/or Chewing fescue and/or Strong creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Ky. bluegrass (blend) 175 45 45 4 1 1 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O A-C General lawn/recreation.

Tall fescue Ky. bluegrass (blend) Perennial ryegrass (blend) 265 20 20 6 0.50 0.50 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O A-B Athletic field/ 3 cultivar mix of Kentucky Bluegrass.

Hard fescue Chewings fescue Strong Creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass 130 45 45 10 3 1 1 .25 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O C-D Low-maintenance fine fescue lawn mix.

Rough bluegrass Strong Creeping red fescue 90 130 2.0 3 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O C-D Moist shade.

Creeping bentgrass Creeping red fescue Alkali saltgrass 45 45 45 1 1 1 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O B-D Use bentgrass under wetter conditions. Saltgrass will only persistent under saline conditions.

Hard or Sheeps fescue N. E. wildflower mixture 25 12 0.60 0.35 O A O O A O O A O C-D Regional Wildflower mix Hydroseeding not recommended.

a. Smooth cordgrass b. Saltmeadow cordgrass veg veg O Before July 1 O Before July 1 D Planted in the intertidal zone. Planted above mean high tide.

American Beachgrass Coastal Panicgrass Veg 20 .45 Before April 1 O D Coastal Panicgrass may be interseeded between rows of beachgrass

a. Purpleosier willow b. Dwarf willow c. Redosier dogwood d. Silky dogwood veg veg. veg. Before May 10 Before May 10 Before May 1 D Also refer to Chapters 16 and 18 of USDA NRCS Engineering Field Handbook

PERMANENT VEGETATIVE MIXTURES, PLANTING RATES AND PLANTING DATES1

SEED MIXTURE2 PLANTING RATE/ β PLANTING DATES. REMARKS P

O = Optimal Planting period A = Acceptable Planting period

PLANT HARDINESS ZONES (see Figure 4-1)

Zone Sh, 6a Zone 6b Zone 7a, 7b

Bleings Bov/1000 m2/L 3/15-5/31 6/1-7/31 8/1-10/1 3/1-4/30 5/1-8/14 8/15-10/15 2/1-4/30 5/1-8/14 8/15-10/30

WARM SEASON

SEED MIXTURES

1A. For Pinelands National Reserve Seed mixtures see Table 4-4 page 4-17 O O O

Switchgrass and/or Coastal panicgrass plus or Flatpea 15 .35 O O C-D

15 .35

20 .45

Deertongue or Switchgrass Redtop 15 .35 O O O C-D Use Deertongue if pH < 4.0. Switchgrass is superior to wildlife plant. Use for waterways. Redtop provides quick cover.

20 .45

10 .25

10 .25

Switchgrass Deertongue Little Bluestem Sheep fescue plus Partridge pea 15 .35 O O O C-D Pinelands mixture.

10 .25

20 .45

20 .45

10 .25

Switchgrass Big Bluestem Little Bluestem Sand lovegrass Coastal panicgrass 10 .25 O O O C-D Native warm-season mixture.

5 .10

5 .10

4 .10

Bermudagrass Zoysiagrass (seed) Zoysiagrass (sprigs) 15 0.35 O O O A-D Bermudagrass has superior salt tolerance. Zoysia has greater wear tolerance

30 0.70

COOL SEASON General low-maintenance mixture.

SEED MIXTURES

Fine Fescue (Blend) Hard Fescue Chewings fescue Strong Creeping Red Fescue Kentucky bluegrass Perennial ryegrass plus White clover (see note at right) 130 3 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O B-D

Strong Creeping red fescue Kentucky bluegrass Perennial ryegrass or Redtop plus White clover 130 3 A A5 O A A5 O A A5 O B-D Suitable waterway mix. Canada bluegrass more drought tolerant. Use Redtop for increased drought-tolerance.

50 1

20 .5

10 .25

5 .10

Tall fescue (turf-type) or Strong Creeping red fescue or Perennial ryegrass Flatpea 30 .7 B-D Tall fescue best selected for droughty conditions. Use Creeping red fescue in heavy shade. Use Flatpea to suppress woody vegetation.

30 .7

25 .60

Deertongue Redtop Wild rye (Elymus) 20 .45 C-D Native wet mix.

2 .05

15 .35

The Ocean County Soil Conservation District shall be notified forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any land disturbance.

All work is to be done in accordance with the State Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey.

All Soil Erosion and Sediment Control practices are to be installed prior to any major soil disturbance or in their proper sequence and maintained until permanent protection is established.

High quality cultivated sod is preferred over native or pasture sod.

Sod should be free of broadleaf weeds and undesirable coarse and fine weed grasses.

N.J.S.A 4:24-39 et seq. requires that no Certificates of Occupancy be issued before there has been compliance with provisions of a certified plan for permanent measures. All site work, and all work around individual lots in subdivisions, must be completed prior to the District issuing a Report of Compliance for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Municipality.

Sod should be of uniform thickness, typically 5/8 inch, plus or minus 1/4 inch, at time of cutting (excludes top growth.).

Any disturbed areas that will be left exposed more than sixty (60) days, and not subject to construction traffic, will immediately receive a temporary seeding. If the season prevents the establishment of temporary cover, the disturbed areas will be mulched with straw, or equivalent material within 14 days, at a rate of 2 to 2½ tons per acre, according to State Standard for Stabilization with Mulch Only.

Sod should be vigorous and dense and be able to retain its own shape and weight when suspended vertically with a firm grasp from the upper 10 percent of the strip. Broken pads and rolls or torn and uneven ends will not be acceptable.

Immediately following initial disturbance or rough grading, all critical areas subject to erosion (i.e. steep slopes and roadway embankments) will receive temporary seeding in combination with straw mulch or a suitable equivalent, at a rate of 1½ to 2 tons per acre. according to State Standards.

For droughty sites, a sod of turf-type tall fescue or turf-type tall fescue mixed with Kentucky bluegrass is preferred over a 100% Kentucky bluegrass sod. Although not widely available, a sod of fine fescue is also acceptable for droughty sites.

A sub-base course will be applied immediately following rough grading and installation of improvements to stabilize streets, roads, driveways, and parking areas. In areas where no utilities are present, the sub-base shall be installed within fifteen (15) days of the preliminary grading.

Any steep slopes (3:1 or greater) or any existing roadways receiving pipeline installation will be backfilled and stabilized daily, as the installation continues.

Only moist, fresh, unheated sod should be used. Sod should be harvested, delivered, and installed within a period of 24 hours or less during summer months.

The Standard for Stabilized Construction Access requires the installation of a stone pad using clean crushed angular stone (ASTM C-33, size No. 2 or 3) at all construction driveways where vehicles will access paved roadways from unpaved areas of the site.

areas of the site. 11. All sediment washed, dropped, spilled, or tracked onto roadways (public or private) or other impervious surfaces will be

All sediment washed, dropped, spilled, or tracked onto roadways (public or private) or other impervious surfaces will be removed immediately.

Grade as needed and feasible to permit the use of conventional equipment for liming, fertilizing, incorporation of organic matter, and other soil preparation procedures. All grading should be done in accordance with Standard for Land Grading.

Permanent vegetation is to be seeded or sodded on all exposed areas within ten (10) days after final grading. At the time of the final inspection, you are required to provide confirmation that the proper type and amount of seed, lime and fertilizer have been used for permanent stabilization work. Straw mulch is required on all seeding.

have been used for permanent stabilization work. Straw mulch is required on all seeding. 13. At the time that site preparation for permanent vegetative stabilization is going to be accomplished, any soil that will not

At the time that site preparation for permanent vegetative stabilization is going to be accomplished, any soil that will not provide a suitable environment to support adequate vegetative ground cover shall be removed or treated in such a way that it will accommodate the soil conditions and render it suitable for vegetative ground cover. If the removal of treatment

Topsoil should be handled only when it is dry enough to work without damaging the soil structure. A uniform application to a depth of 6" (unsettled) is required on all sites. See the Standard for Topsoiling for topsoil and amendment requirements.

provide a suitable environment to support adequate vegetative ground cover shall be removed or treated in such a way that it will permanently adjust the soil conditions and render it suitable for vegetative ground cover. If the removal or treatment of the soil will not provide suitable conditions, non-vegetative means of permanent ground stabilization will have to be employed.

In accordance with the Standard for Management of High Acid Producing Soils, any soil having a pH of 4 or less or containing iron sulfides shall be covered with a minimum of twelve (12) inches of soil having a pH of 5 or more prior to

Install needed erosion control practices or facilities, such as diversion ditches, grade stabilization structures, channel stabilization measures, sediment basins, and waterways.

Conduit Outlet Protection must be installed at all required outfalls prior to the drainage system becoming operational. Conduit outlet protection is not required in basins acting as sediment basins during construction.

Untiltered dewatering is not permitted. Necessary precautions must be taken during all dewatering operations to minimize sediment transfer. Any dewatering methods used must be in accordance with the Standard for Dewatering.

Uniformly apply ground limestone and fertilizer according to soil test recommendations such as offered by Rutgers Co-operative Extension. Soil sample mailers are available from the local Rutgers Cooperative Extension offices. Soil sample mailers are available from the local Rutgers Cooperative Extension offices (http://njaes.rutgers.edu/county/). Fertilizer shall be applied at the rate of 500 pounds per acre or 11 pounds per 1,000 square feet using 10–10–10 or equivalent with 50% water insoluble nitrogen unless a soil test indicates otherwise and incorporated into the surface 4 inches. If fertilizer is not incorporated, apply 1/2" the rate described above during seedbed preparation and repeat another 1/2" rate application of the same fertilizer within 3 to 5 weeks after seeding. Calcium carbonate is the equivalent and standard or measuring the ability of limiting materials to neutralize soil acidity and supply calcium and magnesium to grasses and legumes.

cover shall be established or mulch shall be applied as required by the Standard for Dust Control. 8. Stockpile and staging locations established in the field shall be placed within the limit of disturbance according to the

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. The District reserves the right to determine when certification of a new and separate Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be required for these activities.

All soil stockpiles are to be temporarily stabilized in accordance with Soil Erosion and Sediment Control note #6. Stockpiles should be situated so as to not obstruct natural drainage or cause off-site environmental damage.

The property owner shall be responsible for any erosion or sedimentation that may occur below stormwater outfalls or offsite as a result of construction of the project.

The property owner shall be responsible for any erosion or sedimentation that may occur below stormwater outfalls or offsite as a result of construction of the project.

Work lime and fertilizer into the topsoil as nearly as practical to a depth of 4 inches with a disc, springtooth harrow, or other suitable equipment. The final harrowing or discing operation should be on the general contour. Continue tillage until a reasonably uniform, fine seedbed is prepared.

Remove from the surface all objects that would prevent good sod to topsoil contact and remove all other debris, such as wire, cable, tree roots, pieces of concrete, clods, lumps, or other unsuitable material.

Grade as needed and feasible to permit the use of conventional equipment for seedbed preprocessing, seeding, must-application and must-anchoring. All grading should be done in accordance with Standards for Land Grading, pg. 19-1. (SEE MULCHING NOTES UNDER PERMANENT VEGETATIVE COVER FOR SOIL STABILIZATION FOR MULCHING AND MULCH ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS VEGETATIVE COVER FOR SOIL STABILIZATION FOR MULCHING AND MULCH ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS)

Install needed erosion control practices or facilities such as diversions, grade stabilization

preparation, seeding, mulch application, and mulch anchoring. All grading should be done in accordance with Standards for Land Grading, pg. 19-1. (SEE MULCHING NOTES UNDER PERMANENT VEGETATIVE COVER FOR SOIL STABILIZATION FOR MULCHING AND MULCH ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS)

Inspect site just before seeding. If traffic has left the soil compacted, the area must be retilled and firmed in accordance with the above.

Immediately prior to seeding, the surface should be scarified 6" to 12" where there has been soil compaction. This practice is permissible only where there is no danger to underground utilities (cables, irrigation systems, etc.).

Sod strips should be laid on the contour, never up and down the slope, starting at the bottom of the slope and working up. On steep slopes, the use of ladders will facilitate the work and prevent damage to the sod. During periods of high temperature, lightly irrigate the soil immediately prior to laying the sod.

Place sod strips with snug, even joints that are staggered. Open spaces invite erosion.

Seeding mixtures and/or rates not listed above may be used if recommended by the local Soil Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service; recommendations of Rutgers Cooperative Extension may be used if approved by the Soil Conservation District. Legumes (white clover, flatpea, lespedeza) should be mixed with proper innoculant prior to planting.

Apply ground limestone and fertilizer according to soil test recommendations such as offered by Rutgers Co-operative Extension. Soil sample mailers are available from the local Rutgers Cooperative Extension offices. Fertilizer shall be applied at the rate of 500 pounds per acre or 11 pounds per 1,000 square feet of 10-20-10 or equivalent with 50% water insoluble nitrogen unless a soil test indicates otherwise.

Roll or tamp sod immediately following placement to insure solid contact of root mat and soil surface. Do not overlap sod. All joints should be butted tightly in order to prevent voids which would cause drying of the roots.

On slopes greater than 3 to 1, secure sod to surface soil with wood pegs, wire staples biodegradable plastic spikes, or split shingles (8 to 10 inches long by 3/4 inch wide).

Calcium carbonate is the equivalent and standard for measuring the ability of limiting materials to neutralize soil acidity and supply calcium and magnesium to grasses and legumes.

Seeding rates specified are required when a report of compliance is requested prior to actual establishment of permanent vegetation. Up to 50% reduction in rates may be used when permanent vegetation is established prior to a report of compliance inspection. These rates apply to all methods of seeding. Establishing permanent vegetation means 80% vegetative coverage of the seeded area and mowed once. Grass seed mixture checked by the State Seed Analyst, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Trenton, New Jersey, will assure the purchaser that the mixture obtained is the mixture ordered, pursuant to the N.J. State Seed Law, N.J.S.A. 4:8-17.13 et seq.

Work lime and fertilizer into the soil as nearly as practical to a depth of 4 inches with a disc,

Inspect seedbed just before seeding. If traffic has left the soil compacted, the area must be retilled in accordance with the above.

Immediately following installation, sod should be watered until moisture penetrates the soil layer beneath sod to a depth of 1 inch. Maintain optimum moisture for at least two weeks.

= optimal planting period A = acceptable planting period

Soils high in sulfides or having a pH of 4 or less refer to Standard for Management of High Acid Producing Soils, pg. 1-1.

COOL SEASON GRASSES

Perennial ryegrass 100 1.0 3/15-6/1 8/1-9/15 3/1-5/15 8/15-10/1 2/15-5/1 8/15-10/15 0.5

Spring oats 86 2.0 3/15-6/1 8/1-9/15 3/1-5/15 8/15-10/1 2/15-5/1 8/15-10/15 1.0

Winter Barley 96 2.2 8/1-9/15 8/15-10/1 8/15-10/15 1.0

Annual ryegrass 100 1.0 3/15-6/1 8/1-9/15 3/15-6/1 8/1-9/15 2/15-5/1 8/15-10/15 0.5

Winter Cereal Rye 112 2.8 8/1-11/1 8/1-11/15 8/1-12/15 1.0

WARM SEASON GRASSES

Pearl millet 20 0.5 6/1-8/1 5/15-8/15 5/1-9/1 1.0

Millet (German or Hungarian) 30 0.7 6/1-8/1 5/15-8/15 5/1-9/1 1.0

Topsoil should be friable, loamy, free of debris, objectionable weeds and stones, and contain no toxic substance or adverse chemical or physical condition that may be harmful to plant growth. Soluble salts should not be excessive (conductivity less than 0.5 millimhos per centimeter. More than 0.5 millimhos may desiccate seedlings and adversely impact growth). Imported topsoil shall have a minimum organic matter content of 2.75 percent. Organic matter content may be raised by additives.

Summer seedings should only be conducted when the site is irrigated. Mixes including white clover require that at least six weeks of growing season remain after seeding to ensure establishment before freezing conditions.

Topsoil substitute is a soil material which may have been amended with sand, silt, clay organic matter, fertilizer or lime and has the appearance of topsoil. Topsoil substitutes may be utilized on sites with insufficient topsoil for establishing permanent vegetation. All topsoil substitute materials shall meet the requirements of topsoil noted above. Soil tests shall be performed to determine the components of sand, silt, clay organic matter, soluble slats and pH level.

CONTACT OCEAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY SOIL DISTURBANCE.

Field exploration should be made to determine whether quantity and or quality of surface soil justifies stripping.

INSTALL SILT FENCE AND TREE PROTECTION FENCE. CLEAR AND GBUIR ALL TREES IN THE AREA OF PROPOS

Unrotted small-grain straw, at 2.0 to 2.5 tons per acre, is spread uniformly at 90 to 115 pounds per 1,000 square feet and anchored with a mulch anchoring tool, liquid mulch binder, or netting tie down. Other suitable materials may be used if approved by the Soil Conservation District. The approved rates above have been met when the mulch covers the

Where feasible, lime may be applied before stripping at a rate determined by soil tests to bring the soil pH to approximately 6.5.

CLEAR AND GRUB ALL TREES IN THE AREA OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION. CONSTRUCT BASIN OUTFLOW PIPES AND STRUCTURES

CONSTRUCT BASIN OUTFLOW PIPES AND STRUCTURES.

STRIP TOPSOIL AND STOCKPILE WHERE SHOWN. TEMPORARILY STABILIZE STOCKPILES WITH SEED.

Stockpiles of topsoil should be situated so as not to obstruct natural drainage or cause off-site environmental damage.

Synthetic or organic soil stabilizers may be used under suitable conditions and in quantities as recommended by the manufacturer.

GENERAL AND PRELIMINARY GRADING FOR THOSE AREAS TO BE DEVELOPED. CONSTRUCT PROPOSED STRUCTURES AND STORMWATER FACILITIES.

Stockpiles should be vegetated in accordance with standards previously described herein; see standards for Permanent (pg. 4-1) or Temporary (pg. 7-1) Vegetative Cover for Soil Stabilization. Weeds should not be allowed to grow on stockpiles.

Mulch netting, such as paper jute, excelsior, cotton, or plastic, may be used.

Woodchins applied uniformly to a minimum depth of 2 inches may be used. Woodchins will

INSTALL SUB-BASE COURSE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRELIMINARY GRADING AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO STABILIZE PAVEMENT AREA.

Mulch Anchoring – should be accomplished immediately after placement of hay or straw mulch to minimize loss by wind or water. This may be done by one of the following methods, depending upon the size of the area and steerness of stones.

INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO STABILIZE PAVEMENT AREA. 11. FINE GRADE ALL PAVEMENT AREAS.

Grade at the onset of the optimal seeding period so as to minimize the duration and area of exposure of disturbed soil to erosion. Immediately proceed to establish vegetative cover in accordance with the specified seed mixture. Time is of the essence.

upon the size of the area and steepness of slopes. A. Peg and Twine – Drive 8 to 10-inch wooden pegs to within 2 to 3 inches of the soil surface

Seeding rate for warm season grass, selections 5 - 7 shall be adjusted to reflect the amount of Pure Line Seed (PLS) as determined by a germination test result. No adjustment is required for cool season grasses. May be planted throughout summer if soil moisture is adequate or seeded area can be irrigated. Plant Hardiness Zone (see figure 7-1, pg. 7-4.) Twice the depth for sandy soils

FINE GRADE ALL PAVEMENT AREAS. 12 INSTALL GRAVEL DRIVEWAY

Peg and Twine – Drive 8 to 10-inch wooden pegs to within 2 to 3 inches of the soil surface every 4 feet in all directions. Stakes may be driven before or after applying mulch. Secure mulch to soil surface by stretching twine between pegs in a criss-cross and a square pattern. Secure twine around each peg with two or more round turns.

Grade as needed and feasible to permit the use of conventional equipment for seedbed preparation, seeding, mulch application and anchoring, and maintenance.

FINE GRADE REMAINDER OF SITE.

PERFORM SOIL COMPACTION TESTING OR SOIL COMPACTION MITIGATION. IF TESTING FOR SOIL COMPACTION, AN OCSCD INSPECTOR MUST BE PRESENT TO WITNESS THE TESTING.

As guidance for ideal conditions, subsoil should be tested for lime requirement. Limestone, if needed should be applied to bring soil to a pH of approximately 6.5 and incorporated into the soil as nearly as practical to a depth of 4 inches.

Much Nettings – Staples paper, cotton, or plastic nettings over much. Use degradable netting in areas to be mowed. Netting is usually available in rolls 4 feet wide and up to 300 feet long.

feet long. C. Crimper Mulch Anchoring Coulter Tool – A tractor-drawn implement especially designed to

STABILIZE THE SITE WITH PERMANENT VEGETATIVE COVER AND LANDSCAPING.

control, but its use is limited to those slopes upon which the tractor can operate safely. Soil penetration should be about 3 to 4 inches. On sloping land, the operation should be on the contour.

Employ needed erosion control practices such as diversions, grade stabilization structures, channel stabilization measures, sedimentation basins, and waterways. See Standards 11 through 42.

Basin must be properly constructed and permanently stabilized, and conduit outle protection installed, prior to the drainage system becoming operational.

REMOVE TEMPORARY SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL DEVICES.

Applications should be heavier at edges where wind catches the mulch, in valleys, and

CONTACT OCEAN COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR FINAL INSPECTION.

The Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control have specific requirements for topsoiling the installation of soil temporary and/or permanent vegetative

for topsoiling, the installation of sod, temporary and/or permanent vegetative cover and land grading. The text found on pages 6-2 (sec. 2D), 7-1 (sec. 1C), 8-2 (sec. 3D) and 19-2 (last paragraph) serve to help minimize soil compaction and reduce maintenance.

Use one of the following:

Organic and Vegetable Based Binders – Naturally occurring, powder based.

Refer to Soil Surveys for drainage class descriptions.

Refer to Soil Bioengineering Standard for additional seed mixtures.

Spillways only

See Appendix E for description of turf grasses and cultivars

Topsoil should be handled only when it is dry enough to work without damaging soil structures; i.e., less than field capacity (see glossary).

A uniform application to an average depth of 5.0 inches, minimum of 4 inches, firmed in place is required. Alternative depths may be considered where special regulatory and/or industry design standards are appropriate such as on golf courses, sports fields, landfill capping, etc.. Soils with a pH of 4.0 and less or containing iron sulfide shall be covered with a minimum depth of 12 inches of soil having a pH of 5.0 or more, in accordance with the Standard for Management of High Acid Producing Soil (pg. 1-1).

shall be applied at rates and weather conditions recommended by the manufacturer. Synthetic Binders — High polymer synthetic amulsion, miscible with water when

Ownership and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the detention structure must be determined during design and shown on the plans and on the completed "Hydraulic and Hydrologic Data Base Summary Form." To be effective over a long period of time, the structure must be properly maintained.

Mowing is a recurring practice and its intensity depends upon the function of the ground cover. On high to moderate (A to B) maintenance areas such as lawns, certain recreation fields, and picnic areas, mowing will be frequent (2 to 7 days intervals) and typically at a height of 2.5 to 3 inches. Return clippings from mowing (mulching mower) to the turf to reduce the amount of fertilizer needed to maintain the turf by as much as 50%. Some turf mixtures can be managed as naturalized stands requiring only one (cool season mixtures) or two (warm season mixtures) mowings per year. Mowing of naturalized areas is typically done at heights no less than 4 inches and should not be done between April 1 and July 15th to avoid disturbing ground nesting birds. The large amount of clipping debris generated by mowing naturalized areas will need to be removed and/or dispersed so the vegetation is not smothered. Burning of naturalized areas is another procedure used to manage naturalized turfs. Low maintenance (D) areas may be left unmowed to permit natural succession. See pg. 4-14 footnote #4, Maintenance Levels A,B,C and D in the Standard for Permanent Vegetation Cover, Table 4-3.

Incorporation of organic matter (for example, mature compost) into the soil will substantially reduce the need for fertilizer and irrigation inputs.

CIVIL ENGINEERS

To prevent compaction of the subsoil which will reduce its infiltration capacity, basins should be excavated with light earth moving equipment, preferably with tracks or over-sized tires rather than the normal rubber tires. Once the final construction phase is reached, the floor of the basin shall be deeply tilled with a rotary tiller or disc harrow and smoothed over with a leveling drag or equivalent grading equipment.

Resin in water 4:1 Fine Spray 300 Polyacrylamide (PAM) - spray on Polyacrylamide (PAM) - dry spread Apply according to manufacturer's instructions. May also be used as an additive to sediment basins to flocculate and precipitate suspended colloids. See Sediment Basin standard, p. 26-1

PLANNERS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Within a week of construction, the floor and the side slopes of the basin should be seeded with water tolerant, low maintenance and rapid germinating grasses such as fescues. The condition of the newly established vegetation should be checked several times over the first few months, and, if necessary, remedial actions such as re-seeding, fertilizing and irrigation should be undertaken.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Acidulated Soy Bean Soap Stick None Coarse Spray 1200

RESERVE SPECIALISTS

Fertilizer and lime should be applied as needed to maintain a dense stand of desirable species. Frequently mowed areas and those on sandy soils will require more frequent fertilization but at lower nutrient rates per application.

Tillage – to roughen surface and bring clods to the surface. This is a temporary emergency measure which should be used before soil blowing starts. Begin plowing on windward side of site. Chisel-type plows spaced about 12 inches apart and spring-toothed harrows are examples of equipment which may produce the desired effect.

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Lime requirement should be determined by soil testing every 2 or 3 years. Fertilization may increase the need for limiting. Contact the local county extension office for details on soil testing and fertilization and pest control recommendations online at http://niaes.rutgers.edu/county/