Vegetation Establishment

Exposed soil occurs on all construction sites

Soil Stabilization
Soil stabilization is the component that
combines with runoff control to be the
concepts that limit or control erosion.

Every effort should be made to keep the soil
in place and limit its migration within the
project area to minimize the need for
sediment control.
Protect Surface
Vegetative Soil Cover Non-Vegetative Cover
Temporary Seeding
Topsoiling
Sodding
Mulching
Riprap Slope Protection
Permanent Seeding
Protecting Vegetation
Rec. Area Improvement
Dune Stabilization
This site was temporary seeded (dormant seeding) in
January, and it germinated by April.
Drill Seeding
Seeding Techniques
Its important
for the seed to
be in direct
contact with
the soil.this
machine is a
drill seeder.
Helicopter Seeding
Seeding Techniques
Helicopters can
distribute seed
over a large
area.
Hydraulic Seeding
Seeding Techniques
This is one of the
most common
seeding methods
for construction
sites.
Graded slopes should be topsoiled and seeded as soon as practical
But what is the problem do you seen with this photo with the sediment barrier?
Native Regrowth Method
The key to this
simple process
is that it can
preclude the
need for soil
amendments,
seeding, and
irrigation.
Sod provides immediate soil cover.
Protect Existing Vegetation
Wherever possible, existing vegetation should be preserved.
Leaving existing
vegetation is
particularly
important along
the site perimeter
or adjacent to
water bodies.
Specifications
Ensure proper species are selected for season
and site conditions (review seed mixture used by
inspecting bag labels).
Ensure seeding is done within optimum seeding
dates.
Ensure proper site preparation and sequencing
of seeding operation with other operations.
Ensure proper seedbed preparation including
appropriate top soil materials (loose friable soil),
and use of appropriate seeding equipment.
Use Mulch on those sites when called for or in
seeding outside of approved dates.


Maintenance
Inspect seeded areas at least once a week and within 24
hours of the end of a storm with a rainfall amount of 0.5
inch or greater for seed and mulch movement and rill
erosion.
Where seed has moved or where soil erosion has
occurred, determining the cause of the failure. Repair
rills and other areas where soil has been eroded. Re-
seed and re-mulch. Inspect for evidence of
concentrated flows and bring to attention of site
engineer for possible structural design needs.
Continue inspections until the grasses are firmly
established. Grasses shall not be considered established
until a ground cover is achieved which is mature enough
to control soil erosion and to survive severe weather
conditions (approximately 80% of surface cover is
vegetated).

Temporary seeding can be quite cost effective.
Permanent Seeding
Purpose: To permanently stabilize the soil with a
vegetative cover that will prevent damage from wind
and/or water erosion and sedimentation.

Applicability:
On disturbed or eroded soils have been brought to final grade or
where the suspension of work is expected to exceed one year,
and
Where slopes gradients are no steeper then 2:1. for slopes
steeper then 2:1 use slope stabilization measures that include
structural measures.

Specifications
Ensure proper species are selected for season and site
conditions (review seed mixture used by inspecting bag
labels look for pure live seed percentages and ensure
legumes are inoculated).
Ensure seeding is done within optimum seeding dates.
Ensure proper site preparation and sequencing of
seeding operation with other operations.
Ensure proper seedbed preparation including
appropriate top soil materials (loose friable soil), and use
of appropriate seeding equipment.
Ensure lime and fertilizer have been applied based upon
soil test recommendations or use of standardized
recommendations for species selected.
Use Mulch on those sites when called for or in seeding
outside of approved dates.
Consider irrigation needs during periods of low rainfall.

Maintenance
Inspect seeded areas at least once a week and within 24 hours of
the end of a storm with a rainfall amount of 0.5 inch or greater for
seed and mulch movement and rill erosion.
Where seed has moved or where soil erosion has occurred,
determining the cause of the failure. Repair rills and other areas
where soil has been eroded. Re-seed and re-mulch. Inspect for
evidence of concentrated flows and bring to attention of site
engineer for possible structural design needs.
Continue inspections until the grasses are firmly established.
Grasses shall not be considered established if there is less then 100
plans per square foot after 4 weeks of growth. If not, reseed as
planting season allows, if not, mulch area with approved mulch at
approved rate.
Allow majority of plants to achieve a height of at least 6 inches
before first mowing and mow afterwards on a schedule in operation
and maintenance plan.

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