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