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Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Herbaceous Wetland Plantings Evaluation. Purpose 1. Evaluate herbaceous plantings as part of a diverse WRP restoration plan consistent with HGM plant communities. 2. Evaluate hydrology of planting sites in relation to planting success.

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  1. Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Herbaceous Wetland Plantings Evaluation Purpose 1. Evaluate herbaceous plantings as part of a diverse WRP restoration plan consistent with HGM plant communities. 2. Evaluate hydrology of planting sites in relation to planting success. 3. Produce field office guidance document in the planning of herbaceous wetland vegetation as part of a WRP plan. a) Provide guidance on desired herbaceous plant species, especially native species. b) Provide guidance on site selection appropriate for herbaceous plants, especially in relation to planned hydrology restoration. c) Provide guidance on site preparation and time of planting, including existing vegetation control. Cooperators - Info-Lab Properties- Quitman County SWCD - NRCS Marks Field Office, the Area IV Office, Greenwood, and the State Office, Jackson - NRCS Jamie L. Whitten Plant Materials Center, Coffeeville, MS - NRCS Wetland Science Institute Institute, Oxford, MS - NRCS Delta Regional Wetlands Team, Vicksburg, MS Herbaceous Wetland Plant Evaluation 1) Four species planted PMC Releases a) Indian Bayou Source powdery thalia (Thalia dealbata Fraser ex Roscoe) (native species being re-introduced to Delta) b) Leaf River Source woolgrass(Scirpus cyperinus (L.) kunth) Other plantings c) Soft-stem bulrush(Scirpus tabernaemontani K.C. Gmel) d) Soft rush(Juncus effusus L.) 2) Spring and fall plantings evaluation 3) With and without existing vegetation control evaluation 4) Evaluation of planting success in relation to hydrologic zone and seasonal and permanent flooding regimes. Evaluate hydrologic regimes for a) seasonally flooded sites (November to March flooding) b) permanently flooded sites (no drawdown) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs and marital or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250 or call 1-800-245-6340 (voice) or (202)720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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