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Hogs Heaven Watershed Enhancement Project
Region: Southern
ID: 4781
Project Status: Completed
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2021
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Final Methods
In order to increase forage for wildlife and livestock, decrease the present of E. coli in the North Fork of the Virgin River, improve watershed health, decrease soil erosion and reduce the threat of wildfire we work carefully with two private landowners in the drainage to seed and masticate pinyon and juniper trees on 1577 acres. We expect that this will allow for increased native diversity and allow wildlife and livestock grazing opportunities outside the riparian area.
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Project Narrative
Through State of Utah Purchasing Logan Simpson was contracted to complete the cultural resources field survey and provide the UDWR and NRCS with the appropriate reports. On 10/27/2020 Hammond Helicopter applied the seed. The cost for seeding application was $7.90/ac. They finished the seed application 10/31/2020. Brushwacker was the mastication contractor. Their bid was higher than expected, but we were able to find the funding to award the bid. The rate was $527.00. They started work on mastication on 12/8/2020. They were able to work through most of the winter without travel issues. They completed the mastication 3/28/2021.
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Future Management
As per NRCS contract the livestock producers will not be able to graze the seeded and treated areas for two growing seasons. Once this practice is completed a determination will be made to ensure the seeding a success and the NRCS contracts will be complete. UDWR Farm Bill Biologist will continue to monitor the establish photo points yearly and add photos to the proposal. USFWS has a ten agreement with one of the landowners and will continue to monitor the treatment and ensure that it is successful.
Submitted By
Stan Gurley
Submitted Time
08/26/2021 06:14:33
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