2008 Checklist of Practices and Activities that are completed for
Category Determination

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| **CROPLAND**                                               |         |
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| **CROPLAND SOIL QUALITY - Practices and Activities**       | **      |
|                                                            | Already |
|                                                            | Inst    |
|                                                            | alled** |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Alley cropping]{.underline}**-with trees or shrubs      |         |
| planted in single or multiple rows with agronomic,         |         |
| horticultural crops or forages produced between rows of    |         |
| woody plants.                                              |         |
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| **[Conservation crop rotation]{.underline}**-perennial     |         |
| grasses, legumes and forbs in rotation for a minimum of 2  |         |
| years; or a high biomass crop every other year; (already   |         |
| have cover crop as an activity) or a combination of crops  |         |
| that match soil water storage with crop water use needs.   |         |
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| **[Contour buffer strips]{.underline}**-with permanent,    |         |
| herbaceous vegetative cover established across the slope   |         |
| and alternated down the slope with parallel, wider cropped |         |
| strips.                                                    |         |
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| **[Contour Farming]{.underline}**-orchards, vineyards,     |         |
| plantations and field grown ornamentals planted in         |         |
| parallel lines across and perpendicular to the dominant    |         |
| slope.                                                     |         |
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| **[Cover crops]{.underline}**-small grains, legumes,       |         |
| forbs, or other herbaceous plants established for seasonal |         |
| cover.                                                     |         |
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| **[Cross wind trap strips]{.underline}**-the use of        |         |
| herbaceous cover resistant to wind erosion.                |         |
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| **[Field borders]{.underline}**-with a strip of permanent  |         |
| vegetation established at the edge or around the perimeter |         |
| of a field.                                                |         |
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| **[Forage harvest management]{.underline}**-for improved   |         |
| ground cover, protection from soil erosion and to improve  |         |
| soil characteristics.                                      |         |
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| **[Grassed waterway]{.underline}**-this is shaped or       |         |
| graded to require dimensions and established with suitable |         |
| vegetation.                                                |         |
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| **[Ground Cover]{.underline}**-use of grasses, legumes or  |         |
| forbs maintained as permanent cover between rows in        |         |
| orchards, vineyards, plantations, field grown ornamentals, |         |
| or cropped woodland.                                       |         |
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| **[Pasture and Hayland                                     |         |
| Plantings/Improvement]{.underline}**-to establish native   |         |
| or introduced grasses or legumes that improve forage       |         |
| quality and soil characteristics.                          |         |
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| **[Hedgerow planting]{.underline}**-with the establishment |         |
| of dense vegetation.                                       |         |
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| **[Herbaceous Wind Barriers]{.underline}**-with vegetation |         |
| established in rows or narrow strips across the prevailing |         |
| wind direction.                                            |         |
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| **[Irrigation Water Management]{.underline}**-actions to   |         |
| reduce erosion such as the use of polyacrylamide (PAM) or  |         |
| controlling the volume, frequency, and application rate of |         |
| irrigation water.                                          |         |
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| **[Mulching]{.underline}**-use of wood chips, leaf litter  |         |
| or other organic materials as a year round cover between   |         |
| rows in orchards, vineyards, plantations, field grown      |         |
| ornamentals, or cropped woodland.                          |         |
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| **[Residue management]{.underline}**-system with no-till   |         |
| or strip tillage systems to maintain plant residues on the |         |
| soil surface year-round.                                   |         |
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| **[Riparian forest buffer]{.underline}** of trees and/or   |         |
| shrubs located adjacent to and up-gradient from            |         |
| watercourses or water bodies.                              |         |
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| **[Riparian herbaceous cover]{.underline}**-consisting of  |         |
| grasses, grass-like plants and forbs immediately adjacent  |         |
| to watercourses.                                           |         |
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| **[Stripcropping]{.underline}**-with row crops, forages,   |         |
| small grains, or fallow in alternating across a field.     |         |
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| **[Soil pH Management]{.underline}**-use of soil           |         |
| amendments or activities to maintain the alkalinity and    |         |
| acidity at optimum levels for nutrient uptake, based on    |         |
| soil tests conducted per land grant university             |         |
| recommendations.                                           |         |
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| **[Soil salinity management]{.underline}**-on irrigated    |         |
| cropland with soil amendments such as gypsum or sulfur.    |         |
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| **[Windbreak and shelterbelt                               |         |
| establishment-]{.underline}**of single or multiple rows of |         |
| trees or shrubs.                                           |         |
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| **CROPLAND WATER QUALITY - Practices and Activities**      | **      |
|                                                            | Already |
|                                                            | Inst    |
|                                                            | alled** |
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| **[Cover crops]{.underline}**-of grasses, legumes, forbs,  |         |
| or other herbaceous plants established for seasonal cover. |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Contour buffer strips]{.underline}**-with permanent,    |         |
| herbaceous vegetative cover established across the slope   |         |
| and alternated down the slope with parallel, wider cropped |         |
| strips.                                                    |         |
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| **[Critical area planting]{.underline}**-that establishes  |         |
| permanent vegetation on sites with high erosion rates, and |         |
| physical, chemical or biological conditions that prevent   |         |
| the establishment of vegetation with normal practices.     |         |
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| **[Crop Management Consultation]{.underline}**-the use of  |         |
| certified crop advisors to provide recommendations on      |         |
| nutrient and or pest management activities.                |         |
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| **[Field borders]{.underline}**-with a strip of permanent  |         |
| vegetation established at the edge or around the perimeter |         |
| of a field.                                                |         |
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| **[Filter strip]{.underline}**-with herbaceous vegetation  |         |
| between cropland, grazing land, or forestland and          |         |
| environmentally sensitive areas.                           |         |
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| **[Integrated Pest Management]{.underline}**-the use of    |         |
| scouting, and economic thresholds to determine the method, |         |
| timing and application of pest control methods.            |         |
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| **[Mulching]{.underline}**-use of wood chips, leaf litter  |         |
| or other organic materials as a year round cover between   |         |
| rows in orchards, vineyards, plantations field grown       |         |
| ornamentals, or cropped woodland.                          |         |
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| **[Pasture and hayland planting]{.underline}** to provide  |         |
| increased sod or perennial crops in rotation for a minimum |         |
| of 2 years.                                                |         |
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| **[Riparian herbaceous cover]{.underline}**-consisting of  |         |
| grasses, grass-like plants and forbs immediately adjacent  |         |
| to watercourses.                                           |         |
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| **[Riparian forest buffer]{.underline}**-of trees and/or   |         |
| shrubs located adjacent to and up-gradient from            |         |
| watercourses or water bodies.                              |         |
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| **[Vegetative Barriers]{.underline}**-narrow strips of     |         |
| perennial vegetation planted in parallel lines across and  |         |
| perpendicular to the predominant slope.                    |         |
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| **[Soil salinity management]{.underline}**-on irrigated    |         |
| cropland through combination of drainage water management  |         |
| and amendments to move salts thru the root zone.           |         |
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| **[Water control structures]{.underline}**-to catch,       |         |
| manage and properly use water applications.                |         |
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| **[Water and sediment control basins]{.underline}**-to     |         |
| trap sediment and detain water.                            |         |
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| **[Wetland enhancement]{.underline}** or **[Wetland        |         |
| restoration and rehabilitation]{.underline}**-to increase  |         |
| function and value for water quality purposes.             |         |
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| **[Irrigation system with                                  |         |
| micro-irrigation]{.underline}**-for distribution of water  |         |
| directly to the plant root zone.                           |         |
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| **[Irrigation system with MESA, LIPC,                      |         |
| LEPA]{.underline}**-or similar high efficiency irrigation  |         |
| system to supply crop needs that matches water application |         |
| to crops, soils and topography.                            |         |
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| **[Irrigation water management]{.underline}**-to determine |         |
| and control the volume, frequency, and application rate of |         |
| irrigation water by any one of the following:              |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Improved system efficiency by evaluation and           |         |
|     adjustment;                                            |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use of data from on-farm weather station; or           |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use of tensiometers or other techniques to assess and  |         |
|     improve irrigation water management.                   |         |
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| **[Drainage water management]{.underline}**-through        |         |
| seasonal on-farm water storage and retention.              |         |
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| **[Irrigation with a tailwater return                      |         |
| system-]{.underline}**which utilizes the collection,       |         |
| storage, and transportation of irrigation tailwater for    |         |
| reuse.                                                     |         |
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| **[Pest management]{.underline}** by any one of the        |         |
| following:                                                 |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Spot spraying activities and other control of          |         |
|     noxious/invasive weeds;                                |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Minimize pesticide use by selecting plant varieties to |         |
|     minimize the application of pesticides;                |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use a risk assessment tool such as WINPST to select    |         |
|     the least toxic pesticides and herbicides to minimize  |         |
|     harmful environmental effects;                         |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use local guidelines to set economic thresholds for    |         |
|     pests to minimize use of pesticides and herbicides;    |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use of biological control methods such as beneficial   |         |
|     insects, genetically modified varieties, or livestock; |         |
|     or                                                     |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use of cultural control methods such as rotations with |         |
|     allelopathic and smothering plants, intercropping,     |         |
|     mulching, or plant removal.                            |         |
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| **[Nutrient management]{.underline}** by any one of the    |         |
| following:                                                 |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Precise nutrient application of such as -- banding,    |         |
|     side dressing, injection, fertigation;                 |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Split nitrogen application to meet crop needs;         |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Test soil and/or plant tissue annually for annual      |         |
|     crops OR per land grant university recommendations for |         |
|     perennial crops, and low input systems such as cropped |         |
|     woodland and marshes;                                  |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use yield monitoring data to determine nutrient needs; |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Waste utilization to control pathogen and organic      |         |
|     runoff; or                                             |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Feed management and additives.                         |         |
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| **CROPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT - Practices and Activities**   | **      |
|                                                            | Already |
|                                                            | Inst    |
|                                                            | alled** |
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| **[Brush Piles]{.underline}**-located on the edge of       |         |
| fields or clearings in cropped woodland and marshes,       |         |
| minimum size pile 4'X4'X4', at least 1 pile per 5 acres.   |         |
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| **[Cover crops]{.underline}**-grasses, legumes, forbs, or  |         |
| other herbaceous plants established for seasonal cover.    |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Critical area planting]{.underline}**-that establishes  |         |
| permanent vegetation beneficial to wildlife on sites with  |         |
| high erosion rates, and other conditions that prevent the  |         |
| establishment of vegetation with normal practices.         |         |
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| **[Drainage water management]{.underline}**-(for wildlife) |         |
| with control of water surface elevations and discharge     |         |
| from surface and subsurface drainage systems or through    |         |
| seasonal on-farm water storage and retention.              |         |
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| **[Diversification of plant species]{.underline}**-in      |         |
| non-cropped areas for nectar or attraction of beneficial   |         |
| insects.                                                   |         |
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| **[Forage harvest management]{.underline}**-with timely    |         |
| cutting and removal of forages from the field as hay,      |         |
| green-chop or ensilage, or by mowing crops in such a       |         |
| manner to allow wildlife to escape to surrounding habitat. |         |
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| **[Pest management]{.underline}**-by any one of the        |         |
| following:                                                 |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Spot spraying activities and other control of          |         |
|     noxious/invasive weeds;                                |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Minimize pesticide use by selecting plant varieties to |         |
|     minimize the application of pesticides;                |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use a risk assessment tool such as WINPST or others to |         |
|     select the least toxic pesticides and herbicides to    |         |
|     minimize harmful environmental effects;                |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use of biological control methods such as beneficial   |         |
|     insects, genetically modified varieties, or livestock; |         |
|     or                                                     |         |
|                                                            |         |
| -   Use of cultural control methods such as rotations with |         |
|     allelopathic and smothering plants, intercropping,     |         |
|     mulching, or plant removal.                            |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Pasture and Hayland                                     |         |
| plantings/Improvemen]{.underline}t**-establishing native   |         |
| or introduced forage species that provide additional       |         |
| benefits to wildlife.                                      |         |
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| **[Pasture & Hay in Rotation]{.underline}**-perennial      |         |
| grasses, legumes and forbs in rotation for a minimum of 2  |         |
| years.                                                     |         |
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| **[Shallow water development]{.underline}**-to provide     |         |
| open water on fields and moist soil areas to facilitate    |         |
| waterfowl resting and feeding and provide habitat for      |         |
| reptiles, amphibians and other aquatic species.            |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Raptor Nesting Trees]{.underline}**-maintain trees with |         |
| forks 15 ft or more above ground, at least 2 trees per     |         |
| acre at openings of cropped woodland and marshes.          |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Snag and Cavity Trees]{.underline}**-maintain at least  |         |
| 7 standing dead or nearly dead trees per acre in cropped   |         |
| woodland and marshes.                                      |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Stream habitat management]{.underline}**-activities to  |         |
| maintain, improve, or restore physical, chemical and       |         |
| biological functions of a stream.                          |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Vernal Pools]{.underline}**-maintain buffer zones       |         |
| around vernal pools and protect during harvest operations. |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Wetland enhancement]{.underline}**-to increase function |         |
| and values                                                 |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Wetland restoration and                                 |         |
| rehabilitation]{.underline}**-of a drained or degraded     |         |
| wetland to restore wetland functions and values            |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Wildlife habitat management]{.underline}**-by winter    |         |
| flooding of cropland fields for species in need of         |         |
| conservation.                                              |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Wildlife habitat management plan]{.underline}**-a state |         |
| approved management plan or Private Lands Agreement that   |         |
| meets the needs for food, cover or water for targeted      |         |
| species.                                                   |         |
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| **[Windbreak and shelterbelt                               |         |
| establishment]{.underline}**-multiple rows of trees or     |         |
| shrubs.                                                    |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Hedgerow planting]{.underline}**-of dense heterogeneous |         |
| wood vegetation in a linear design.                        |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Field borders]{.underline}**-with permanent vegetation  |         |
| at the edge or around the perimeter of a field that        |         |
| provides wildlife habitat.                                 |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Riparian herbaceous cover]{.underline}**-consisting of  |         |
| grasses, grass-like plants and forbs.                      |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+
| **[Riparian forest buffer]{.underline}**-of trees and/or   |         |
| shrubs located adjacent to and up-gradient from            |         |
| watercourses or water bodies.                              |         |
+------------------------------------------------------------+---------+

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| **GRAZING LANDS**                                         |          |
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| **GRAZING LANDS SOIL QUALITY AND PLANT HEALTH - Practices | *        |
| and Activities**                                          | *Already |
|                                                           | Ins      |
|                                                           | talled** |
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| **[Brush management]{.underline}**-for removal, reduction |          |
| or manipulation of non-herbaceous plants.                 |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Pasture and hayland plantings]{.underline}**-by        |          |
| establishing permanent vegetative cover.                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Range planting]{.underline}**-to establish adapted     |          |
| perennial vegetation and improve plant diversity.         |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Prescribed burning]{.underline}**-by applying          |          |
| controlled fire to a predetermined area.                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Grassed waterway]{.underline}**-that is shaped or      |          |
| graded to require dimensions and established with         |          |
| suitable vegetation.                                      |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Grazing land mechanical                                |          |
| treatment]{.underline}**-modifying physical soil and/or   |          |
| plant conditions.                                         |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Channel bank stabilization]{.underline}**-by           |          |
| establishing and maintaining vegetation.                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Soil salinity management]{.underline}** on             |          |
| non-irrigated grazing lands.                              |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Prescribed grazing management]{.underline}**-by any    |          |
| one of the following:                                     |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Bottomland or riparian area treated as a separate     |          |
|     grazing treatment unit and alternative watering       |          |
|     facilities in place;                                  |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Grazing distribution facilitated by managing water    |          |
|     locations and rotating feeding and salting areas;     |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Use of decision support tools in development of       |          |
|     grazing and/or animal management plans, such as       |          |
|     Grazing Lands Spatial Analysis Tool (GSAT),           |          |
|     Nutritional Balance Analyzer (NUTBAL), etc;           |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Participating in grass-banking or stockpiling; or     |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Application of monitoring plan for improved grazing   |          |
|     management.                                           |          |
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| **[Riparian herbaceous cover]{.underline}**-improvements  |          |
| with diversified cover consisting of grasses, grass-like  |          |
| plants and forbs.                                         |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Irrigation water management]{.underline}**-properly    |          |
| determining and controlling the volume, frequency, and    |          |
| application rate of irrigation water in a planned,        |          |
| efficient manner.                                         |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Heavy use area protection and                          |          |
| stabilization]{.underline}**-by establishing vegetative   |          |
| cover, surfacing with suitable materials, and/or          |          |
| installing needed structures.                             |          |
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| **GRAZING LANDS WATER QUALITY - Practices and             | *        |
| Activities**                                              | *Already |
|                                                           | Ins      |
|                                                           | talled** |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Prescribed grazing management]{.underline}**-by use of |          |
| decision support tools in development of grazing and/or   |          |
| animal management plans, such as Grazing Lands Spatial    |          |
| Analysis Tool (GSAT), Nutritional Balance Analyzer        |          |
| (NUTBAL), etc., or application of monitoring plan.        |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Brush management]{.underline}**-for removal, reduction |          |
| or manipulation of non-herbaceous plants.                 |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **Water well**-constructed to access aquifers and move    |          |
| livestock away from water courses.                        |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Watering facility]{.underline}** for providing animal  |          |
| access to water away from natural water bodies.           |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Critical area planting]{.underline}**-that establishes |          |
| permanent vegetation on sites with high erosion rates,    |          |
| and physical, chemical or biological conditions that      |          |
| prevent the establishment of vegetation with normal       |          |
| practices.                                                |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Fence]{.underline}**-(sensitive area protection only)  |          |
| to control movement of animals and people.                |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Spring development]{.underline}** that provides water  |          |
| for a conservation need.                                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Pipeline]{.underline}**-installed to convey water for  |          |
| livestock, or wildlife.                                   |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Nutrient management]{.underline}** by any one of the   |          |
| following:                                                |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Soil and/or plant tissue test every 3 years on        |          |
|     pastures not receiving confinement wastes or annual   |          |
|     tests were confinement wastes are applied;            |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Direct injection of animal wastes, or                 |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Split nitrogen applications to meet current crop      |          |
|     needs.                                                |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Integrated pest management]{.underline}**-to control   |          |
| weeds, brush, insects, or diseases.                       |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Stream crossing]{.underline}**-constructed to provide  |          |
| a travel way for people, livestock, equipment, or         |          |
| vehicles.                                                 |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Stream habitat management]{.underline}**-activities to |          |
| maintain, improve, or restore physical, chemical and      |          |
| biological functions of a stream.                         |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Streambank and shoreline                               |          |
| protection]{.underline}**-treatments to stabilize and     |          |
| protect banks of streams, constructed channels,           |          |
| shorelines of lakes, reservoirs, or estuaries.            |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Water and sediment control basins]{.underline}**-to    |          |
| trap sediment and detain water.                           |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Livestock watering areas]{.underline}**-have           |          |
| controlled access.                                        |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Riparian herbaceous cover]{.underline}**-improvements  |          |
| with additions of grasses, grass-like plants and forbs.   |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Wetland enhancement]{.underline}** or **[Wetland       |          |
| restoration and rehabilitation]{.underline}**-to increase |          |
| function and value for water quality purposes.            |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Waste utilization]{.underline}**-to control pathogen   |          |
| and organic runoff.                                       |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Heavy use area protection and                          |          |
| stabilization]{.underline}**-by establishing vegetative   |          |
| cover, surfacing with suitable materials, and/or          |          |
| installing needed structures.                             |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **GRAZING LANDS WILDLIFE HABITAT - Practices and          | *        |
| Activities**                                              | *Already |
|                                                           | Ins      |
|                                                           | talled** |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Channel bank stabilization]{.underline}**-by           |          |
| establishing and maintaining vegetation that provides     |          |
| wildlife habitat.                                         |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Critical area planting]{.underline}**-that establishes |          |
| permanent vegetation beneficial to wildlife on sites with |          |
| high erosion rates, physical, chemical or biological      |          |
| conditions that prevent the establishment or vegetation   |          |
| with normal practices.                                    |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Pasture and hayplantings]{.underline}**-of diversified |          |
| native or introduced forage species.                      |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Prescribed burning]{.underline}**-by applying          |          |
| controlled fire to a predetermined area.                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Riparian herbaceous cover]{.underline}**-improvement   |          |
| with additions of grasses, grass-like plants and forbs.   |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Spring development]{.underline}**-that provides water  |          |
| for wildlife during critical times.                       |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Stream habitat improvement and management              |          |
| activities]{.underline}**-to maintain, improve, or        |          |
| restore physical, chemical and biological functions of a  |          |
| stream.                                                   |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Streambank and shoreline protection]{.underline}** --  |          |
| treatment to stabilize and protect banks of streams,      |          |
| constructed channels, shorelines of lakes, reservoirs, or |          |
| estuaries.                                                |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Water well]{.underline}**-constructed to access        |          |
| aquifers and provide water for wildlife.                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Wetland enhancement]{.underline}**-to increase         |          |
| function and values.                                      |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Wetland restoration and                                |          |
| rehabilitation]{.underline}**-of a drained or degraded    |          |
| wetland to restore functions and values.                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Wildlife watering facility]{.underline}**-designed to  |          |
| meet the needs of targeted species.                       |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Wildlife habitat management]{.underline}** by any one  |          |
| of the following:                                         |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Application of an approved management plan or Private |          |
|     Lands Agreement that meets the needs for food, cover  |          |
|     or water for targeted species;                        |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Enhance wildlife habitat linkages and corridors by    |          |
|     creating a mosaic or pattern; or                      |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Management that provides for shallow water and        |          |
|     wetland wildlife habitat improvement.                 |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Prescribed grazing management]{.underline}**-by any    |          |
| one of the following:                                     |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Adds functional group pastures to improve pasture     |          |
|     condition;                                            |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Interseeding of desirable forages and legumes;        |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Timed grazing on a portion of paddocks to create      |          |
|     habitat for targeted species;                         |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Increased plant diversity-forbs and legumes greater   |          |
|     than 40%; or                                          |          |
|                                                           |          |
| -   Patch burn/graze to improve wildlife habitat          |          |
|     diversity and cover.                                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Integrated pest management]{.underline}**-activities   |          |
| for weeds, brush, insects, or diseases that include       |          |
| follow-up treatment.                                      |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Brush management]{.underline}**-for removal, reduction |          |
| or manipulation of non-herbaceous plants to improve       |          |
| wildlife habitat, including brush piling and creation of  |          |
| mosaics.                                                  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Range planting]{.underline}**-establishment of adapted |          |
| diverse perennial vegetation.                             |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Provide wildlife corridors]{.underline}**-with         |          |
| pathways for predators and large animals or plant         |          |
| diversity for nectar-loving species.                      |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Protection of honey trees]{.underline}**-utilizing a   |          |
| physical barrier.                                         |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **[Riparian forest buffer]{.underline}**-of trees and/or  |          |
| shrubs located adjacent to and up-gradient from           |          |
| watercourses or water bodies.                             |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+

*The information entered in this document is correct to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that if requested, I can provide documentation
to support the information above.*

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