N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.22

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:90-2.22 - Site preparation for natural regeneration

(a) Site preparation for natural regeneration which establishes a stand of trees for soil protection, forestry purposes, and to preserve and improve the environment may be applied to farmland suitable for growing tree species that will provide multi-purpose forest benefits.

(b) Cost-sharing is authorized for site preparation for natural reseeding (including prescribed burning with plow lines), if all of the special conditions in (c) below apply.

(c) The following special conditions are applicable to site preparation for natural regeneration:

1. The following conditions must be met:

i. Sufficient desirable seed trees are present to permit natural reseeding.

ii. Brush, dense litter, or other material must be broken up and removed to expose the forest soil to permit reseeding.

iii. Seed trees must be left until the area is restocked.

2. Cost-sharing is not authorized for:

i. Site preparation for the natural regeneration of ornamental or Christmas trees;

ii. Correcting existing erosion problems with forestry practices. The correction of erosion problems caused by past land use activities may be authorized under other appropriate State practices;

iii. Fencing or roads.

3. Planting area must be protected from destructive fire and destructive grazing.

4. Chemicals used in performing this practice must be Federally and State registered and must be applied strictly according to 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.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.22