Seed Mixture Selection and Certification: The seed mixture for the CC Lightning Fire was selected by refuge staff in concurrence with ESR team specialist and is based on pure live seed (PLS) rates. The mix reflects success rates for the Sage Fire. The seed mix should be tested for purity and germination rates by the Idaho State Seed Lab. Before accepting delivery, the contractor must provide written evidence (seed label and letter) to the refuge manager that the seed conforms to the purity and germination requirements in the specification. Test methods specified in Rules for Testing Seeds, Proceedings of the Association of Official Seed Analyst will be acceptable for determining the germination rate. Seed mix is as follows: Great Basin wildrye (Elymus cineurs var, Trailhead) 2 lbs/acre PLS 10.0% Thickspike Wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus var. Critana) 2 lbs/acre PLS 10.0% Indian ricegrass (Achmenoides hymenoides var. Nezpar) 3 lbs/acre PLS 15.0% Bluebunch wheatgrass (Pseudoroegmeria spicata var. Anatone) 4 lbs/acre PLS 21.5% Snake River wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus var. Secar) 4 lbs/acre PLS 21.5% Basin Big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata spp. Tridentata) 0.1 lbs/acre PLS 1.0% Fourwing saltbrush (Atriplex canescense) 4 lbs/acre PLS 21.0% Totals 19.1 lbs/acre 100% Delivery: Delivery certified weed-free seed sold on pure live seed basis to Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Nampa, Idaho, by Nov 20, 2006. The grass seed will be pre-mixed and the four wing seed will be de-winged and wrapped separately as will the sage seed.

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