Field(s): / Tract #:
Assisted By: / Date:
Implementation Requirements:
Type offirebreak Road Disked/ Plowed Burned* Vegetated
TemporaryPermanent
Width: / Erosion Control required:Length:
Number anddistance between water breaks (if required ):
Vegetation Specifications:
Seedbed preparation:
Species / 1. / 2. / 3.
Rate
Lime:
Fertilizer:
For Disked/ Plowed firebreaks:Exposemineral soilwith fire line plows or tillage equipment.
*Burnedfirebreaksmustbe established as part of an approved burn plan, by someone certified to plan and conductPrescribed Burns.
Installation shall be in accordance with the specified drawings, specifications, and special requirements. No changes are to be made in the drawings or specifications without prior approval from the technical specialist developing theplan. The attached Operation and Maintenance Plan must be followed for the lifespan of the practice following installation check out and certification.
Sketchof Layout (or provide detailed maps with Conservation Plan map)
CheckOutandCertificationof Practice Completion:
I certify that installation of this practice meets doesnotmeet the above Implementation Requirements developed in accordance with the criteria of the NRCS PA Conservation Practice Standard PA 394. The total extent completed on the locations covered by this Job Sheet is: ______feet, certified on ______(date).
SignatureofDesignatedConservationistor Technical Service ProviderDate
OperationandMaintenancePlan
Firebreak(PA394)
1)Temporary Firebreaks
A.Createfirebreaksbydiskingorplowing. Expose mineral soilwithfirelineplows,heavybushandbogdisks,orfarmplowsanddisks,orbladesdependingupontheterrainandcharacterof vegetation tobe removed. Disk or plow immediately priortotheburn.Thebreak should be wide enough to retard a ground fire (minimum 10’).
B.Create firebreakon the contourasmuchas possible,tominimize erosion.
C.Immediately afteruse,re-seeddisked/plowed firebreaks using the given seeding specifications.
2)Permanent Firebreaks
A.Forest Roads -- Existing or newly constructedforestroadsortrailscanbeeffective firebreaks, if properly maintained.
i.Maintain the forest road to a minimum width of 10’.
ii.Occasionallydisk or gradetheroadtoexpose mineral soil.
iii.Remove woody debris fromroad surface.
iv.Maintain erosion control measures,ditches, water breaks, and culverts inproper working order.
v.Mowroadwaypriortothecriticalfireseason.
B.Burned Firebreaks
i.Plow and burnthe firebreak asnecessaryto eliminate flammablematerial and ensure properfirebreakcondition. (Burn activities must be included in an approved Prescribed Burning plan, and conducted by certified personnel.)
ii.Schedule pre-burn mowing, disking, and other renovation activities toavoidthenestingseason(April15throughJuly 31).
C.Vegetative Firebreaks
i.Establish fire-resistant vegetation according to the specifications provided.
ii.Mowor graze vegetativefirebreakstoavoidthe accumulation of excess litter, weeds and woodyvegetation.
iii.Schedule mowing and other renovation activities toavoidthenestingseason(April15throughJuly 31).
iv.Firebreaksmayneedperiodicapplicationsoflime, fertilizer, and seed to maintainplant vigorat levels to ensure firebreak’s effectiveness.
v.Annuallyinspectthefirebreak. Remove woody debris and performmaintenance onassociated erosion control practices as needed.
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