New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 90 - STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Subchapter 2 - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT COST SHARING: ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Section 2:90-2.21 - Forest tree plantations
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 2:90-2.21
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Forest tree plantations that establish a stand of trees for soil protection, forestry purposes, and preserves and improves the environment may be applied to farmland suitable for growing tree species that will provide multi-purpose forest benefits. Where shrubs are used, preference should be given to varieties beneficial to wildlife.
(b) The following types of practices are approved for forest tree plantations:
1. The establishment
of a plantation that will provide both forest products and improved protection from
wind or water erosion.
2. Clearing land
occupied largely by scrubby brush of no economic value, only where essential to
permit planting desirable tree species. Technical assistance must be utilized to
determine suitability of the land for clearing and the measures necessary to prevent
erosion.
(c) The following special conditions are applicable to forest tree plantations:
1. Cost-sharing is not authorized for fencing,
fire breaks, fuel breaks, firelanes, roads, or for parcels of woodland less than one
acre.
2. Cost-sharing is not authorized
for planting orchard trees, for plantings for ornamental purposes, or for Christmas
tree production.
3. Planting must be
protected from destructive fire and grazing.
4. Chemicals used in performing this practice must
be Federally and State registered and must be strictly applied in accordance with
authorized uses, directions on label, and other Federal or State policies and
requirements.
5. Consideration must be
given to preserving and improving the environment.
(d) This practice shall be maintained for a minimum of eight years following calendar year of installation or establishment.
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