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1. Chisel, rip, root plow, cultivate, till or otherwise 
loosen the front, top and back of dam 2-4 in deep. 
Make only one pass running sideways on the 
contour with implement. Use hand tiller if you 
can't handle a tractor. Do not run up and down 
the slope; unless using a dozer with steel tracks. 
Leave surface rough, as clods will help disperse 
rain drops. Put duals on tractor for severe slopes to 
stabilize the operation. Always think safety first!
2. Spread about an inch layer of black compost 
over the ripped ground to help give seeds a boost. 
Lightly disc, only one pass on the contour running 
sideways...not up and down. Again, leave it rough. 
Do not leave dozer cleat-mark lines up-n-down slopes. 
The cleat marks will start eroding upon first rain. 
These ruts originated from dozer cleat marks. 
3. Broadcast seeds. Use Dam Slope Mix 
over entire area. Add Wetland Fringe Mix 
& Drainfield Mix along the bottom 2 ft near 
the water's edge for color. Include Upper 
Slope Wildflowers 2 ft above water line. 
4. Do not leave dozer cleat-mark lines up-n-
down that start eroding upon first rain, see ruts 
in photo. Keep dozer on site until the last passes 
are made going up and down the slopes. Using this 
approach will leave cleat marks running with the 
contour. Cleats could be used to press seeds in the 
dozer imprints. Use of net-free Erosion Control 
Blankets will help stop erosion, hold moisture, 
enhance germination and provide wind protection 
to seedlings. Pray for mild rains, no frog stranglers.
Planting, Erosion Control & 
Slopes-Ponds-Berms 
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