Appendix E - Homeowner Guidelines
Homeowner Guidelines
Defensible Space Guidelines
Download the Defensible Space Guidelines fact sheet for Esmeralda County
(PDF, 166kb, 2 pages)
Homeowner’s Annual Checklist
Download the Homeowner’s Annual Checklist fact sheet for Esmeralda County
(PDF, 29kb, 1 page)
Fuelbreaks and Fuel Reduction Treatments
Download the Fuelbreaks and Fuel Reduction Treatments fact sheet for Esmeralda County
(PDF, 72kb, 1 pages)
Noxious Species: Russian Knapweed
Download the Russian Knapweed info sheet for Esmeralda County
(PDF, 414kb, 2 pages)
Seed Mix and Application Specifications For Disturbed Areas
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Seeding Rate PLS pounds/acre | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Application | Broadcast Application | ||
| “P-27” Siberian wheatgrass | Agropyron fragile spp. sibericum | 1.50 | 3.00 |
| Streambank wheatgrass | Elymus lanceolatus ssp. psammophilus | 1.50 | 3.00 |
| “Immigrant” Forage Kochia | Kochia prostrata ** | 2.00 | |
| Indian ricegrass | Achnatherum hymenoide | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Bottlebrush squirreltail | Elymus elymoides | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| TOTAL PLS POUNDS PER ACRE | 8.00 | 13.00 | |
| ** Kochia prostrata should always be broadcast seeded on the soil surface in all cases. | |||
These seed mixtures are for treating all disturbed areas and areas treated for fuel reduction purposes. All seeds should be thoroughly mixed and seeded together at the same time. Drill seeding is recommended where feasible. Drill rows should be spaced 12 inches apart and seed should be planted at a depth of 1/2 inch. Broadcast seeding at twice the application rate is recommended for rocky, steep, or small treatment areas. The seed can be broadcast using hand held seeders such as a “Whirlybird” or a broadcast seeder mounted on a quad-runner. Continually mix the seed while seeding to equally distribute the small seeds throughout the mix. Following the seed application, seeded areas should be lightly raked to assure seed placement at an average depth of 1/2 inch. This can be done with hand held rakes, or by pulling a drag or piece of chain link fence behind a truck or quad-runner in areas that are less rocky.
Use of a pre-emergent herbicide prior to seeding may be advisable in areas where cheatgrass is an apparent problem.
These guidelines are provided as overall recommendations. However, site-specific evaluation of the treatment areas by a specialist from a land management agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will provide even greater assurance for success.