Description: A system of permanent fencing (board, barbed, high tensile or electric wire) installed to exclude livestock from streams and critical areas not intended for regular grazing to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, pathogen contamination and pollution from dissolved, particulate, and sediment-attached substances.
Use Exclusion Fencing Policy
Requirements for Stream Protection Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
Maintenance Period: 10 years
Additional Spot Check Requirements: The district shall inspect the site annually during the maintenance period.
BMP Units: Lin Ft
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Acres affected
Animal type
Animal units
Reference Materials:
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| FENCE - 3-strand perm, electric, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - 4+-strand perm, electric, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - perm, non-electric, incl. Gates | LinFt |
| FENCE - SOLAR CHARGER | Each |
SWCC:
Use Exclusion Fence
JAA:
NRCS – 382 - Fence
and
NRCS - 472 - Access Control
NRCS Supporting Standards
NRCS – 382 - Fence
NRCS - 472 - Access Control
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.