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Planting Pits <br /> Planting pits shall be circular or square with vertical sides, and shall be 6" deeper and 12" larger <br /> in diameter than the root ball of the plant. Break up the sides of the pit in compacted soils. Set <br /> plants upright in pits. Burlap shall be removed from the planting pit. Backfill shall be worked back <br /> into holes such that air pockets are removed without compacting soils. <br /> Staking <br /> Most shrubs and many trees DO NOT require any staking. If the plant can stand without staking <br /> in a moderate wind, do not use a stake. If the plant needs support, then strapping or webbing <br /> should be used as low as possible on the trunk to loosely brace the tree with two stakes. Do not <br /> brace the tree tightly or too high on the trunk. If the tree is unable to sway, it will further lose the <br /> ability to support itself. Do not use wire in a rubber hose for strapping as it exerts too much pressure <br /> on the bark. As soon as supporting the plant becomes unnecessary, remove the stakes. All stakes <br /> must be removed within two(2)years of installation. <br /> Plant Location <br /> Colored surveyors ribbon or other appropriate marking shall be attached to the installed plants to <br /> assist in locating the plants while removing any competing non-native vegetation and to assist in <br /> locating the plants during the monitoring period. <br /> Arrangement and Spacing <br /> The plants shall be arranged in a pattern with the appropriate numbers, sizes, species, and <br /> distribution that are required in accordance with the approved plans. The actual placement of <br /> individual plants shall mimic natural,asymmetric vegetation patterns found on similar undisturbed <br /> sites in the area. <br /> Mulch <br /> After plant installation, mulch rings shall be installed around each new planting. No less than 3 <br /> inches of woodchip(arborist)mulch shall be applied in a 2-foot diameter ring around each installed <br /> plant. Mulch shall be kept at least 2 inches from the trunks or stems of plants to prevent plant <br /> damage. As an alternative, sheet mulch is acceptable across the entire buffer enhancement area. <br /> 6.6 PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAM <br /> 6.6.1 Project Goals and Objectives <br /> The general goal of this restoration plan is to improve the functions and values provided by the <br /> on-site wetland and buffer. The specific goals of the enhancement plan are to remove invasive <br /> species,increase vegetative cover and species diversity,increase soil stabilization capacity,decrease <br /> - erosion, increase the bio-filtration capacity of the buffer, and increase browsing and cover <br /> opportunities for wildlife. <br /> To achieve the goals previously stated, invasive plants and litter will be removed and native <br /> vegetation will be installed throughout the wetland and buffer area. These goals will have been <br /> achieved when the enhancement area achieves the performance standards provided in Section <br /> 5.6.3 below. <br /> Charter Club Apartments 19 WRI#23061 <br /> Critical Area Report&Mitigation Plan November 6, 2023 <br />