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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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• Stockpile and use existing organic materials for on-site bare soil protectionneeds.• For inorganic mulch, use washed clean coarse gravel ranging in size from3/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Larger rock is also acceptable for situationswith a dense overhead canopy to facilitate maintenance.• Use organic mulch on steep slopes in conjunction with erosion controlblanket systems to hold mulch in place. Refer to Section 4.5.2.5 for moredetails regarding Erosion Control Blanket Systems.• Straw mulch is not permitted for use in the Lake <strong>Tahoe</strong> Region because ofthe risk it poses for introducing invasive weeds.• Do not use newspaper as organic mulch because of ink and chemicalleaching.• Contain inorganic mulch within a border to prevent migration of soil andmulch. Only borders made from noncombustible materials are permittedwithin the 5-foot noncombustible area around structures. Noncombustiblematerials include composite landscape edging, brick, metal, or large rock.Use inorganic mulch around structures and contain within a noncombustible border.Chapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> ToolkitTRPA <strong>BMP</strong> Handbook4.2.3.2-Bare Soil Protection 2012Page 4

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