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4. The areas will then be managed to promote the native seeding and control the RCG in the wetland areas. If after multiple spray applications the RCG area is not supporting any native vegetation on its own those areas will be re- seeded using a diverse native wetland mix. This would most likely happen later in year two of the three year plan. Management The management of native plant communities is a variable process based on site conditions during the establishment period. In an effort to establish the community as efficiently as possible MNL has an experienced land management staff educated in ecology, biology and natural resources. The following is a list of the tools we use but exact timing and which procedural order is difficult to predict. First Season During the fIrst growing season of the buffer area the project will be mowed with a flail mower as needed to control annual weed development. Typically annual weed species are very aggressive during a fIrst growing season. If allowed to grow too tall, annual weeds can have an adverse effect on newly emerging native plant species. The areas of heavy RCG will receive 2-4 herbicide applications as well as cutting to allow for other species to grow in those areas. Subsequent Growing Seasons (year 2-3) During the second full growing season and beyond the site should be monitored for persistent weed problems and to promote the desired plant community. In years following the second growing season, management services might include controlled burning, spot spraying, spot mowing, and hand weeding. Costs: Buffer Site Preparation One (I) Non Selective Herbicide Application on Buffer..............$460.00 Seed Bed Preparation & Seeding..................................................$700.00 Seed & Seeding............................................................................. $680.00 Mulching.......................................................... ................... .......... $225.00 Wetland Management First Year Management ............................................................$2, I 05.00 Second Year Management .........................................................$1 ,81 0.00 Third Year Management............................................................$1 ,460.00 Wetland Seeding (if Necessary) ................................................$2,175.00 TotaI....................................................................................$9,615.00 This quole is good for 30 days from June 30. 2009 Page 2 of3 h~ kd'1 G:..s~ll)/o q(.o'l.n5 ,,, " "'<io t.-'lh 2 IdS' 1'810 ~~ 't' 6~