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Duration and Extent In order to achieve performance standards, the permittee shall have the mitigation area maintained for the duration of the 5-year monitoring period or until performance standards are met, whichever is greater. Maintenance will include: watering, weeding around the base of installed plants, pruning, replacement, re -staking, removal of all classes of noxious weeds (see Washington State Noxious Weeds List, WAC 16-750-005), and any other measures needed to ensure plant survival. The landscape designer and/or wetland biologist shall direct all maintenance. Survival The permittee shall be responsible for the health of 100% of all newly installed plants for one growing season after installation has been accepted by the County. A growing season for these purposes is defined as occurring from spring to spring (March 15 to March 15 of the following year). For fall installation (often required), the growing season will begin the following spring. The permittee shall replace any plants that are: failing, weak, defective in manner of growth, or dead during this growing season, as directed by the landscape designer, wetland biologist, and/or County staff. Installation Timing for Replacement Plants Replacement plants shall be installed between November 1 and March 1, unless otherwise determined by the landscape designer, wetland professional, and/or County staff. Standards for Replacement Plants Replacement plants shall meet the same standards for size and type as those specified for the original installation, unless otherwise directed by the landscape designer, wetland professional, and/or County staff. Replanting Plants that have settled in their planting pits too deep, too shallow, loose, or crooked shall be replanted as directed by the landscape designer, wetland professional, and/or County staff. Irrigation / Watering Water shall be provided during the dry season (July 1 through October 15 at minimum) for the first two years after installation to ensure plant survival and establishment. A temporary above ground irrigation system and/or water truck should provide water. Water should be applied at a rate of 1" of water twice per week for Year 1, and 1" per week during Year 2. General The permittee shall include in general maintenance activities the replacement of any vandalized or damaged signs, habitat features, fences, or other structural components of this mitigation site. APV Ventures LLC —Dakota Way 19 Critical Area Report, Buffer Mztigation WRI #20015 Plan & Habitat Assessment April27, 2020