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Certified i 9 NOP§205.200 NATURAL SOURCES O SP SECTION: G4.2 CCOF An E-form version of this section/document is available online at www.ecof.org/forms., h Page 2 of 3 Organ€cA Operation Name: NAHAS FARMS Date: You must implement production practices which maintain,or improve the natural resources of your operation, including soil and water quality. "Natural resources"are defined as the physical, hydrological,and biological features of your operation,including soil, water, wetlands, woodlands and wildlife. This OSP section applies to all operations engaged in crop and animal production including greenhouses, poultry production, and other non-field organic production systems. Please attach additional pages as needed. A. CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1) How do you manage water for the needs of crops, livestock, native species and riparian ecosystems? )t Plant regionally appropriate crops ❑ Protectlimprove natural hydrology/ecological function of riparian areas �J Retain/restore vegetated riparian buffers/wetlands'] Manage water for priority species(native reptiles/amphibians) Other: � t sAt 14 - r , - ";LVT ,- i i 6.K-ca _AX LV- 1�,1T A-11 INT,is T12 a zrr_S A N i�,—C1A IV 41 ^ H p 8 q 2) How are you improving and/or maintaining natural resources in non-crop, fallow, border and adjacent areas? "] Manage for native plants/wildlife specific to the site "'T Preserve/restore wildlife corridors ❑ Native habitats not converted to farmland since certification ❑ Establish legal conservation areas �[] Minimize erosion ❑ Other: pJ tJ 1 t S[,tU E R_,6 L . O L"L ,,V LEST S zziz dTag ' -1 e) 1.A e A e i e-c2 yf zr� c 3) What actions do you take to prevent or control invasive plant/animal species, especially those threatening natural areas? ❑ Monitor for new introductions and control immediately ❑ Suppress or remove invasive species Plant competing beneficial native plants ] Use weed&pest-free seed/planting stock/soil amendments/mulches ❑ Other: Z o L t L S • i & 1) 4) If you restrict wildlife from entering your production areas(for food safety requirements, crop protection,etc),or eliminate wildlife habitat elsewhere,what practices do you use to mitigate loss of wildlife habitat or degradation of natural resources? ❑ Develop or enhance habitat in other areas of your farm ❑ Plant buffers between crop and habitat areas -4;d Leave room for habitat when using fencing (riparian or corridor) ❑ Other: 1w 1 r< 7 . & ❑ Not applicable (explain why not): /N O 5) Please describe additional measures taken to conserve natural resources: ►ViR�tm: ot,d . < env\ U.) 11 APO 1JZWZ5 r1,jr2 I.!�r'� - fi B. CONSERVATION INVOLVING LIVESTOCK Not applicable, no livestock involved 1) How do you protect riparian areas and sensitive habitats? ❑ Limit livestock access to sensitive areas ❑ Feed animals away from water ❑ Other: 2) How do you improve your pasture or rangeland? ❑ Prevent over grazing ❑ Reseed trampled or eroded areas ❑ Plant natives species p ❑ Practice rotational grazing ❑ Other: LQ NtT 4P 3) What management practices do you use to ensure a healthy relationship between livestock and wildlife? E] Use guard animals ❑ Graze when predation is low ❑ House livestock overnight in protected area ❑ Other: fl O —, v7. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Code: Parcel#: Retired: Received, G4.2 205.200 Natural Resources A-OSP-G42,V1, R1 01/01/10 i