United States Department of Agriculture

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**Indiana - May 2008** (ver. 1.0)

**State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE)**

**Wetland Restoration Program Job Sheet**

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## Purpose

The purpose of this practice is to restore the functions and values of
wetland ecosystems that have been devoted to agricultural use for
breeding and/or migratory habitat for []{#TargetSpecies .anchor}**sedge
wrens and other songbirds, marsh birds, and reptiles and amphibians, and
to provide migratory habitat for shorebirds**. Wetlands in Indiana
include open water, marsh, wet meadow, shrub and forested habitats. An
important component of wetlands is the upland areas surrounding the
wetland which provide a "buffer".

Where Practice Applies

On fields that meet eligibility requirements for the State Acres for
Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative of the Conservation Reserve
Program (CRP) as determined by the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

CRP POLICY

-   Fields must be located within the 22 counties designated in Indiana
    as the Sedge Wren/Grasshopper Sparrow Priority Area (refer to
    Indiana guidance eligibility maps in 2-CRP).

-   FLOODPLAIN SITES ONLY: The field must be located within the 100-year
    floodplain of a permanent river or stream.

-   FLOODPLAIN SITES ONLY: The portion of the site to be restored
    (excluding buffer area) must have 51% hydric (wetland) soils.

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-   NON- FLOODPLAIN SITES ONLY: Offered acreage must be located outside
    of the 100-year floodplain.

-   NON- FLOODPLAIN SITES ONLY: Offered acreage must not be eligible for
    enrollment in FWP CP27/CP28.

[Applicable to both floodplain and non-floodplain]{.underline}:

-   As determined by NRCS, an upland buffer with a maximum ratio of
    four (4) buffer acres to each restored wetland acre (i.e. 4:1 ratio)
    may be enrolled if otherwise eligible, needed and feasible for the
    practice. The buffer should be planned to maximize the availability
    of nesting cover.

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-   The contract duration for CP38B is 10-15 years.

RESTORATION OF HYDROLOGY

-   The hydrology of the site must be restored to the level determined
    by the NRCS in consultation with the producer for the benefit of the
    [**target species**](#TargetSpecies).

-   The site must be technically suitable for wetland restoration. The
    level of hydrology restoration allowed will be based on the best
    available evidence of what the original hydrology of the site was
    prior to alteration.

-   Wetland Restorations will be established according to the Indiana
    NRCS Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) [**Wetland
    Restoration (657)
    Standard**](http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/references/public/IN/wetland_restoration.pdf).

-   The hydrology of the site should be completed prior to establishing
    the vegetation in the buffer.

-   The [minimum]{.underline} allowable level of restoration is that
    which will restore enough hydrology to sustain characteristic
    hydrophytic (wetland) plants within the CP38B (non-buffer area). The
    [desired level]{.underline} of hydrology restoration should be based
    on the best available evidence of what the original hydrology of the
    site was like prior to alteration.

-   Neither Wetland Enhancements nor Wetland Creations are eligible
    under CRP CP38B.

-   If surface or sub-surface drainage exists, these must be "plugged"
    according to the Wetland Restoration (657) Standard.

RESTORATION OF HYDROLOGY (continued)

-   Digging, dredging, macrotopography, dikes, etc. are not authorized
    unless it is documented that the wetland was altered by grading,
    filling, etc. and these activities are needed to restore the
    original hydrology.

**UPLAND BUFFERS**

The upland buffer will be seeded to a mixture of introduced cool season
grasses and legumes, [or]{.underline} a mixture of native grasses and
forbs. Plant the buffer according to the attached [**Specifications
Sheet**](#safe-cp38b-wetland-restoration). Any changes to these
specifications must be approved by NRCS.

[Introduced]{.underline} grass/ legume mixtures, species will be
selected from the Indiana FOTG [**Upland Wildlife Habitat Management
(645)
Standard**](http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/references/public/IN/upland_wildlife_habitat.pdf)
criteria for cool season grasses.

[Native]{.underline} grass/forb mixtures will consist of one of the
following two grass mixes (based on the soil moisture), plus a
legume/forb mix listed below. Seeding rates are calculated using the
Indiana FOTG [**Upland Wildlife Habitat Management (645)
Standard**](http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/references/public/IN/upland_wildlife_habitat.pdf).

Grass mix (choose one):

1.  On soils with a moisture tolerance of [Moderately Well Drained (MWD)
    to Excessively Drained (ED)]{.underline}, use a mixture of Little
    Bluestem and Sideoats Grama, [plus]{.underline} either Canada
    Wildrye, Virginia Wildrye, or Riverbank Wildrye.

> NOTE: Prairie Dropseed or Tall Dropseed may be added to the mixture.

2.  On soils with a moisture tolerance of [Poorly Drained (PD) to
    Somewhat Poorly Drained (SPD)]{.underline}, use a mixture of Big
    Bluestem, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass, [plus]{.underline} either
    Riverbank Wildrye or Virginia Wildrye.

Legume/forb mix:

1.  One (1) legume, [plus]{.underline}

2.  One-half (0.5) pound/acre of a mixture containing at least 5 forbs

> NOTE: Choose species from the Indiana FOTG [**Upland Wildlife Habitat
> Management (645)
> Standard**](http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/references/public/IN/upland_wildlife_habitat.pdf).
> No one forb or legume can make up more than 20% of the mixture.

Up to 10% of the associated buffer may be planted to native trees, or
allowed to revert through natural succession.

**PLANTING THE BUFFER**

To encourage the forb component of the seeding mixture it is strongly
encouraged to sow the mixture during the dormant season.

All construction and seeding must be completed within 12 months of the
effective date of the contract to remain in compliance. If circumstances
beyond the landowner's control prohibit completion within the first 12
months, the local FSA County Committee may approve an extension to the
next construction and planting season.

+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+
| **Indiana Seeding  |                      |                         |
| Dates**            |                      |                         |
+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+
| **Species/Mix**    | **Growing Seeding    | **Dormant Season        |
|                    | Dates**              | Seeding Dates\***       |
+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+
| Warm Season        | 4/1-6/15             | 12/1-4/1                |
| Grasses            |                      |                         |
+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+
| Cool Season        | 3/1-5/15 or          | 12/1-3/1                |
| Grasses            |                      |                         |
|                    | 8/1-9/15             |                         |
+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+
| Legumes            | 3/1-5/15 or          | 12/1-3/1                |
|                    |                      |                         |
|                    | 8/1-9/15             |                         |
+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+
| Forbs              | 4/1-6/15             | 12/1-4/1                |
+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+
| **\***Increase     |                      |                         |
| seeding rates by   |                      |                         |
| 25% dormant        |                      |                         |
| seeding.           |                      |                         |
| Broadcasting of    |                      |                         |
| warm season        |                      |                         |
| grasses should     |                      |                         |
| only be done into  |                      |                         |
| a prepared seedbed |                      |                         |
| with protection    |                      |                         |
| from erosion as a  |                      |                         |
| consideration.     |                      |                         |
+--------------------+----------------------+-------------------------+

**Site Preparation:** It is very important to plant the vegetation into
a weed-free seedbed. Weed control efforts should begin prior to
planting, and may require multiple applications in both the fall and
spring prior to planting. Use herbicides or tillage to eliminate
competing vegetation. If necessary for erosion control, seed a temporary
cover. Eliminate the temporary vegetation at planting time with tillage
or herbicides. Contact your local Purdue University Extension Agent for
specific herbicides to use. **Apply all herbicides according to the
label**.

**Lime and Fertilizer:** Lime and fertilizer should not be applied to
native grasses at establishment unless a current soil test shows
phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are in the deficient range or the pH is
6.1 or less. Do [not]{.underline} apply any nitrogen (N) during
establishment to minimize weed competition.

**Seed preparation:** Inoculate legume seed before seeding with the
proper Rhizobia bacteria specific for the species. Re-inoculate seed if
it was pre-inoculated more than 60 days prior to seeding. Be careful not
to blend seed of varying size, shape and weight as this can make
calibration of equipment and seeding uniformity difficult.

**No-Till seeding:** Use a no-till drill to reduce the risk of erosion
and possible loss of seedlings. Ensure the drill is designed to handle
the seed being planted (especially important for native grasses). Your
local Soil and Water Conservation Districts may be able to assist in
locating equipment. Set the drill to provide an ideal planting depth of
no more than ¼ inch unless otherwise directed. Seeding native grasses
deeper than ¼ inch will lead to potential failure. Soils that are too
wet or too dry can also cause improper seed placement.

**Conventional Seeding:** Use a drill with seven (7) inches or less row
spacing or a culti-packer seeder, designed for the seed to be planted.
The seedbed should be worked to a minimum depth of three (3) inches and
firmed before seeding. Grass seed should be drilled uniformly and seeded
no more than 1/2 inch deep.

**Broadcast Seeding:** Seed may be broadcast if completed in a uniform
manner. Pre-mixing the seed with 200 lbs. per acre of pelletized lime
and utilizing an airflow applicator is also effective. Seedbeds should
be worked to a minimum depth of three (3) inches and firmed before
seeding. The seedbed should be culti-packed [before]{.underline} and
[after]{.underline} seeding. It is acceptable to see up to ⅓ of the seed
on the soil surface. Wind speed should be 15 m.p.h. or less when
broadcasting.

**Weed Control** **During Establishment Period**: Mow, burn, or apply
herbicides as needed to control unwanted vegetation until a
***[Final]{.underline}*** Status Review is issued, or for a maximum of 3
years after planting. Mow when competing weeds are taller than the
planted vegetation, and at a mowing height above planted vegetation.

**Tree/Shrub planting:** Bare rooted stock (seedlings) shall not be
planted when the soil is frozen or dry and will be planted with the root
collars approximately at or slightly below the ground line. Bare rooted
stock shall be planted in the spring after the ground thaws, but no
later than June 1. It is important that tree species are randomly
planted throughout the site and not planted with like species unless
otherwise indicated in the planting plan.

**PLANTING THE WETLAND**

In most cases, vegetation in the wetland area will be allowed to
re-vegetate naturally. When regeneration of a diverse and native plant
community is unlikely to occur within three (3) years, a planting plan
will be developed.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Noxious weeds and other undesirable plants, insects, and pests shall be
controlled, including such maintenance as necessary to avoid detrimental
effects to the surrounding land.

***After*** the Final Status Review or three (3) years (whichever comes
first), maintain the planting according to your CRP conservation plan.
Maintenance activities are allowed only on a spot basis and only if
necessary to maintain stand health, maintain stand diversity, or control
pests that will damage the CRP cover or adjacent lands. Burning must be
in accordance with a prescribed burn plan. **MOWING and other
maintenance activities are not authorized between April 1 to August 1**
to protect ground-nesting wildlife (i.e. - the Primary Nesting and
Brood-Rearing season). If maintenance activities are needed ([allowed on
a spot basis only]{.underline}) during these times, the FSA County
Committee [must]{.underline} approve the maintenance activity [prior
to]{.underline} the activity occurring. Native grasses will not be mowed
lower than 12 inches. **Mowing for generic weed control or for cosmetic
purposes is prohibited.**

Exclude all acres from haying and grazing year round, unless authorized.
Fences may need to be constructed and maintained to exclude livestock
throughout the entire year. The contract area cannot be used for field
roads or other uses that will damage or destroy the cover.

**Weed Control in Tree/Shrub Plantings:** Weed control is also important
to ensure survival and maximum growth of the trees [after]{.underline}
they are planted. Nine (9) ft^2^ around each tree should remain
weed-free to maximize tree growth. [Mowing is not recommended for weed
control for trees]{.underline}. CRP cost share is authorized for one
weed control application within 24 months after planting.

Check survivability of planted tree/shrub species after three (3) years
to insure that the desired stocking rate for the site is present,
usually 70% survival of the planted rate. Additional planting will be
completed if it is determined that additional natural regeneration will
not be sufficient to colonize the site within an acceptable time frame
(usually 5 years) so that 300 acceptable woody plants per acre are
established.

MID-CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

All CRP contracts must have mid-term contract management activities
scheduled that will ensure plant diversity, wildlife habitat, and
protection of soil and water resources. The buffer associated with this
practice must have periodic management activities performed during years
4, 5, and 6; plus years 9, 10, and 11 for 15-year contracts.

Management activities that will ensure these benefits include:
prescribed burning (according to an approved burn plan), strip disking,
strip spraying, and inter-seeding of forbs and legumes. All management
activities must be performed according to NRCS Standards and
Specifications as found in the Indiana FOTG, and CRP policy.
Mid-management job sheets can be found at the [Indiana NRCS CRP web
site](http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CRP/crphomepage.html).

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| # SAFE CP38B: Wetland Restoration                                     |
|                                                                       |
| # SPECIFICATIONS SHEET                                                |
+=======================================================================+
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<td colspan="15"><h6
id="recommended-species-and-seeding-rate">RECOMMENDED SPECIES and
SEEDING RATE </h6>
<h6 id="pls-ac-pure-live-seed-pounds-per-acre">(PLS #/ac = Pure Live
Seed Pounds per Acre)</h6></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>BUFFER Grasses</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>RATE</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Total =</p>
<p>(Rate X Acres)</p></td>
<td rowspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>legumes/forbs</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>RATE</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Total =</p>
<p>(Rate X Acres)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"> </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
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<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"> </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"> </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3"> </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
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<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"> </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
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<td rowspan="7"></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Shrubs</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>Rate</p>
<p>No./acre</p></td>
<td colspan="2">Total = (Rate X Acres)</td>
<td rowspan="7"></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Trees</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Rate</p>
<p>No./acre</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Total =</p>
<p>(Rate X Acres)</p></td>
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<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
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<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
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<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
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<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
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<td colspan="3" rowspan="4"> <strong>Firebreaks:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6">Species/Activity</td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Rate</p>
<p>Lb./acre</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>Total =</p>
<p><strong>(Rate X Acres)</strong></p></td>
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<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td><strong>Lbs.</strong></td>
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<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lbs.</td>
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<td colspan="12"><p> Establish a Bare-Ground Firebreak by disking the
Fall &amp; Spring prior to Prescribed Burning</p>
<p>Disked areas will be re-seeded after each Prescribed Burn</p></td>
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<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><strong>Wetland Vegetation:</strong></td>
<td colspan="13"> <strong>The Wetland Area will be allowed to
re-vegetate naturally</strong></td>
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<td colspan="13"> <strong>The Wetland Area will need to be established
according to the attached plan.</strong></td>
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<td colspan="15">NOTES:      </td>
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<td colspan="15">Recommended Wildflowers include:      </td>
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<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10">Dike and Spillway Seeding (      acres)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">(PLS #/ac = Pure Live Seed Pounds per Acre)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><p>DIKE GRASS MIX</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>Rate</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2">TOTAL = (RATE X Acres)</td>
<td colspan="2"><p>SPILLWAY GRASS MIX</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>Rate</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2">TOTAL = (RATE X Acres)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="4"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td rowspan="4"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">Recommended additional wildflowers include:      </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

  ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------
  **Site Preparation - BEFORE Planting in Year:**        

  **Herbicide (per label):**                             **Dates:**      

  **Herbicide (per label):**                             **Dates:**      

  **Herbicide (per label):**                             **Dates:**      

  **Tillage:**                                           

  **Prescribed Burning:**                                

  **Temporary Seeding:**                                 

  **Other:**                                             

  NOTES:                                                 
  ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------

  -------------------------------------------- --------------------------
  **Planting Year:**                           

  **Planting Method for Grasses:**             **Date:** See Seeding
                                               Dates on Page 2

  **Planting Method for Trees and Shrubs:**    **Date:** See Planting
                                               Dates on Page 2

  **Planting Method for Firebreak:**           **Date:** See Seeding
                                               Dates on Page 2

  **If unforeseen circumstances prohibit       
  planting by this date, please contact the    
  local NRCS office as soon as possible.**     

  NOTES:                                       
  -------------------------------------------- --------------------------

+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| **            |                    |                                 |
| Post-Planting |                    |                                 |
| Maintenance** |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| **Mowing:**   |                    |                                 |
| [BEFORE       |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| final Status  |                    |                                 |
| Review, or up |                    |                                 |
| to 3 years,   |                    |                                 |
| mow to a      |                    |                                 |
| [minimum      |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| height of six |                    |                                 |
| (6) to eight  |                    |                                 |
| (8) inches    |                    |                                 |
| high [when    |                    |                                 |
| the weeds are |                    |                                 |
| 12 inches     |                    |                                 |
| taller than   |                    |                                 |
| the planted   |                    |                                 |
| grasses       |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| > \*[AFTER    |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| > final       |                    |                                 |
| > Status      |                    |                                 |
| > Review, or  |                    |                                 |
| > up to 3     |                    |                                 |
| > years, mow  |                    |                                 |
| > to a        |                    |                                 |
| > [minimum    |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| > height of   |                    |                                 |
| > six (6) to  |                    |                                 |
| > eight (8)   |                    |                                 |
| > inches      |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| Herbicide\*   |                    | Prescribed Burning\*: According |
| **(per        |                    | to an approved plan             |
| label)**:     |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| **Other:**    |                    |                                 |
|               |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| > **\*NOTE:   |                    |                                 |
| > [After      |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| > the final   |                    |                                 |
| > Status      |                    |                                 |
| > Review has  |                    |                                 |
| > been        |                    |                                 |
| > issued, or  |                    |                                 |
| > three (3)   |                    |                                 |
| > years       |                    |                                 |
| > (whichever  |                    |                                 |
| > comes       |                    |                                 |
| > first),     |                    |                                 |
| > weed        |                    |                                 |
| > control and |                    |                                 |
| > other       |                    |                                 |
| > maintenance |                    |                                 |
| > activities  |                    |                                 |
| > will be     |                    |                                 |
| > conducted   |                    |                                 |
| > outside the |                    |                                 |
| > nesting     |                    |                                 |
| > season of   |                    |                                 |
| > [April 1 -  |                    |                                 |
| > August      |                    |                                 |
| > 1]          |                    |                                 |
| {.underline}, |                    |                                 |
| > and on a    |                    |                                 |
| > "spot"      |                    |                                 |
| > basis       |                    |                                 |
| > [only]      |                    |                                 |
| {.underline}, |                    |                                 |
| > unless      |                    |                                 |
| > prior       |                    |                                 |
| > approval is |                    |                                 |
| > granted by  |                    |                                 |
| > the FSA     |                    |                                 |
| > County      |                    |                                 |
| >             |                    |                                 |
|  Committee.** |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Mid-Contract Management Starting In Year:**                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Prescribed Burning:** according to an approved burn plan Burning    |
| will not occur more than once every three (3) years on the same       |
| acreage.                                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Strip Spraying** **Strip Disking** **Inter-seeding**                |
|                                                                       |
| Treat . Treatment will not occur more than once every three (3) years |
| on the same acreage.                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **The Specific Mid Contract Management Activity will be decided by    |
| the participant in the scheduled year**                               |
|                                                                       |
| **based on condition of the vegetation, site considerations,          |
| capabilities of the participant, etc.**                               |
|                                                                       |
| Treatment will not occur more than once every three (3) years on the  |
| same acreage. Reimbursement will be dependant on the activity(s)      |
| performed based on local FSA Not-To-Exceed rates.                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **1**                                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| **See [Indiana NRCS CRP Mid-contract Management job                   |
| sheets](http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CRP/crphomepage.html)    |
| for additional information.**                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| **Hydrology Restoration in  |                                        |
| Year:**                     |                                        |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| **Original Hydrology &/or   | **And will be restored by:**           |
| Wetland Functions were      |                                        |
| altered by:**               | **(see the attached map and            |
|                             | engineering design for details)**      |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Subsurface drain tile       | Plugging feet of subsurface drain tile |
|                             |                                        |
|                             | \* Installing **     ** feet of dike   |
|                             | to retain surface water                |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Surface drains              | Installing **     ** ditch plugs       |
|                             |                                        |
|                             | \* Installing **     ** feet of dike   |
|                             | to retain surface water                |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Grading / leveling / fill   | \* Removing **     ** cubic yards of   |
|                             | fill                                   |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Traditional agricultural    | No longer farming **     **            |
| activities                  |                                        |
|                             | Seeding the area to native vegetation  |
| (Farmed Wetlands)           | (see page 4)                           |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Other: **     **            | Other: **     **                       |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| > \*[NOTE]{.underline}:     |                                        |
| > Documentation must be     |                                        |
| > included that shows the   |                                        |
| > wetland was altered by    |                                        |
| > grading, filling, etc.,   |                                        |
| > and that digging,         |                                        |
| > dredging,                 |                                        |
| > macrotopography, dikes,   |                                        |
| > etc. are needed to        |                                        |
| > restore the original      |                                        |
| > hydrology.                |                                        |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+

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