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Restoration Plan, Seeding and Screening There are two seed mixes planned for this site of 267,458 square feet: an Upland mix and Lowland mix. There is no sod planned for this site. The Upland mix is a hybrid of native grasses and sedges coupled with non-native grasses, clovers and fescue. These non-native species have been included specifically to compete with the non-native Reed Canary grass, brome grasses and woody species that are expected to persist, long term, in the lowland areas. The three clover species have also been included to add to the pollinator value of the site. The native grasses and sedges will improve the overall quality of the wetland. When construction is completed, or at a minimum reduced to only foot traffic, site prep and permanent seeding can begin. All grading must be completed and the site cleared of debris. This site contains wet areas that will require adaptive measures for site preparation, seeding and ongoing maintenance dependent on the conditions at the time. Care must be taken through the life of this array, including during site preparation, to avoid rutting and compaction. The Upland portions of the site should be mowed and allowed to green up and then sprayed using glyphosate and any additional specific herbicides necessary to eliminate perennial weeds. These areas should be allowed to stand undisturbed for a minimum of ten days before repeating these steps with a second mowing and spraying. Two herbicide treatments are recommended due to the type and volume of invasive grasses on this this site. If broadleaf vegetation is present a triclopyr herbicide will be added (Garton 3A or similar). A broadleaf herbicide requires 30 days of undisturbed time, so adequate planning is necessary. Following the required activation time, these areas should be disked and harrowed if conditions allow. Areas inaccessible to equipment will be hand broadcast. A cover crop of oats or winter wheat, seasonally determined, should be included at the time of seeding. The wetland portions of the site should be sprayed with a grass selective, aquatically approved herbicide in the spring specifically targeting Reed Canary grass. The wetland areas will be overseeded with the Lowland Seed Mix at the same time the upland portion of the site is seeded. The wetland areas should immediately transition into Integrated Vegetation Maintenance including grass selective herbicide application in the spring, spot spraying or spot mowing of other weeds during the growing season, and hand wicking any hybrid cattails found on site. Natural Resource 6 Services