Section 27.12.84. Cost-share rates.

The following cost-share rates shall apply for eligible practices designated in rule 27—12.82(161C). The use of state cost-share funds alone or in combination with other public funds shall not exceed the limits established by these rules.

       12.84(1) Windbreaks. 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $1500 for the total cost of the establishment or restoration of the windbreak.

       12.84(2) Field windbreaks. 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $450 per acre.

       12.84(3) Forest stand improvement. 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $120 per acre for prescribed woodland burning, thinning, pruning crop trees, or releasing seedlings or young trees.

       12.84(4) Tree planting.

        a.           75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $450 per acre, for tree planting including the following:

       (1)             Establishing ground cover,

       (2)             Trees and tree-planting operations,

       (3)             Weed and pest control,

       (4)             Mowing, disking, and spraying.

        b.           75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $150 per acre for woody plant competition control.

       12.84(5) Site preparation for natural regeneration. 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $120 per acre of site preparation.

       12.84(6) Riparian forest buffer. 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less.

       12.84(7) Rescue treatment.

        a.           75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $60 per acre to establish alternate cover for competition control.

        b.           A one-time payment of 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $15 per acre to control damaging rodent populations.

        c.           75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less, not to exceed $450 per acre, for plantation replanting including the following:

       (1)             Establishing ground cover,

       (2)             Trees and tree planting,

       (3)             Weed control.

       12.84(8) Prescribed grazing. 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less. Systems must include at least two paddocks of native species grasses. Development of a water source is not eligible. Boundary fences or road fences are not included.

       12.84(9) Conservation cover. 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost, whichever is less.

       12.84(10) Fencing systems. Fencing systems used to implement or protect a conservation practice described in rule 27—12.82(161C) are eligible for the lesser of 75 percent of the eligible or estimated cost. The fencing costs cannot exceed $14 per rod for permanent fencing or $5 per rod for temporary electric fencing. Fences along roads or land boundaries are not eligible.

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