Erosion Control
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The Advantages of Using Mulch in Vineyards |
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https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/amass/library/27/docs/Advantages_of_Using_Mulch_in_Vineyards.pdf
By Rich Casale, Certified Professional Erosion & Sediment Control Specialist #3-fellow. The advantages of using mulch between vine rows outweigh the disadvantages. In addition, some of the disadvantages can be overcome with the proper mulch product, application and maintenance.
Erosion Prevention in Roads |
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https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/amass/library/27/docs/Birmingham_RCD_Erosion_Prevention_Roads_Slides.pdf
Slides from a presentation in a CSWA webinar on Winter Weatherization by Bill Birmingham, Napa RCD, on erosion prevention in roads.
Erosion Prevention on Hillside Roads |
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https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/amass/library/27/docs/Napa_RCD_Erosion_Prevention_Roads_Hillsides_Drawings.pdf
By Bill Birmingham, Napa RCD. Drawings on erosion prevention on hillside roads from a CSWA Winter Weatherization Webinar on November 5, 2018
Cover Crop Considerations in Vineyards |
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https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/amass/library/27/docs/Cover_Crop_Considerations_in_Vineyards.pdf
By Rich Casale, CPESC #3-Fellow/CSWA Qualified Professional. A guide to planning considerations for cover crops in vineyards to prevent and control erosion.
Improving Seed Germination Success |
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https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/amass/library/27/docs/Improving_Seeding_Germination_Success.pdf
An overview by Rich Casale, Certified Erosion and Seeding Control Specialist, on improving grass/legume seed germination success in cover crops in vineyards.
Preparing Vineyards for Winter |
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https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/amass/library/27/docs/Preparing%20Vineyards%20%20for%20Winter%202019%20Rich%20Casale.pdf
A slide presentation by Rich Casale, Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist#3. Slides on how to prepare a vineyard from winter erosion from a CSWA Winter Weatherization Webinar on November 4, 2019.
Helpful Links and Resources |
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Contact your local NRCS or RCD Office for site specific advice www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov
Handbook on Cover Cropping in Vineyards |
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Cover Cropping in Vineyards: A Grower’s Handbook
University of CA Division of Ag & Natural Resources. Pub 3338 https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/3338
Stormwater Strategies |
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Video on Stormwater Strategies - How to Install Fiber Rolls: https://binged.it/2JH0yY5
Watershed and Water Friendly Roads |
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Napa Co Watershed Information & Conservation Council: https://www.napawatersheds.org/roads
Napa RCD: Managing Unpaved Roads |
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Napa County Resource Conservation District - Managing Unpaved Roads: http://naparcd.org/resourcesdocuments/conservation-practices/
Mendocino RCD: Forest, Ranch & Rural Roads |
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Mendocino Resource Conservation District - Forest, Ranch & Rural Roads handbook: http://mcrcd.org/resources/publications
Santa Cruz RCD: Private Road Maintenance Guide |
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Private Road Maintenance Guide (free 50-page booklet) created by and available from the RCD of Santa Cruz County: www.rcdsantacruz.org
CSWA Resources |
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Winter Weatherization Webinar 2019: Zoom Webinar
California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance : California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook (download or sign up for a username to the SWP Online System): https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/swpworkbook.php
Sustainable Winegrowing Resources: https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/resources.php
CSWA Third Party Program (Region 2 Vineyard WDR): https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/region-2-vineyard.php
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