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Mulch After plant installation, mulch rings shall be installed around each new planting. No less than 3 inches of woodchip(arborist)mulch shall be applied in a 2-foot diameter ring around each installed plant. Mulch shall be kept at least 2 inches from the trunks or stems of plants to prevent plant damage. As an alternative, sheet mulch is acceptable across the entire buffer enhancement area. 5.8 PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAM 5.8.1 PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The general goal of this restoration plan is to restore the functions and values provided by the on- site wetland and buffer. The specific goals of the restoration plan are to remove invasive species, increase vegetative cover and species diversity,increase soil stabilization capacity,decrease erosion, increase the bio-filtration capacity of the buffer, and increase browsing and cover opportunities for wildlife. To achieve these goals, invasive plants and litter will be removed and native vegetation will be installed throughout the wetland and buffer area. These goals will have been achieved when the enhancement area achieves the performance standards provided below. 5.8.2 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Upon completion of the proposed enhancement plan, an inspection by a qualified biologist will be made to determine plan compliance. A compliance report (as-built report) will be supplied to the City of Everett within 30 days after the completion of planting. The monitoring period will begin after the City of Everett has approved the as-built report.A wetland biologist or the property owner will perform condition monitoring of the plantings semi-annually in the spring and fall for five years. A written report describing the monitoring results will be submitted to the City of Everett after each fall inspection of each monitored year. Inspection/Reporting Schedule 1.Initial compliance/as-built report 2. Semi-annual site inspections (spring&fall) 3. Annual reports submitted in the fall of each monitored year Purpose for Monitoring The purpose for monitoring this mitigation project shall be to evaluate its success. Success will be determined if monitoring shows at the end of five years that the definitions of success stated below are being met. The property owner shall grant access to the mitigation area for inspection and maintenance during the period of the bond or until the project is evaluated as successful. Monitoring Monitoring shall be conducted annually for five years in accordance with the approved mitigation plan. The monitoring period will begin once the City receives written notification from a wetland professional confirming the mitigation plan has been implemented and City staff inspects the site and issues approval of the installation. If the project does not meet the definition of success after five years, the monitoring period may be extended one year at a time until the Year 5 performance standards are met. 2127100th Street SE 17 WRI#23188 Critical Area Study and Mitigation Plan October 9, 2023