This Track is a suggested sequence of trainings, replays, and information pertaining to the design, installation, and certification of herbaceous establishment practices including:

  • 327 - Conservation Cover

  • 342 - Critical Area Planting

  • 420 - Upland Wildlife Planting

  • 643 - Restoration of Rare or Declining Natural Communities

  • 644 - Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management

  • 645 - Upland Wildlife Habitat Management

  • 657 - Wetland Restoration

Subject
Vegetation
Skill
Practice Specific
Source

TTCP

Training Type
Online Learning
Location

United States

Notes

Vegetation Establishment for Restoration and Easements

  1. Complete the Conservation Planning Core Competencies
  2. Become a Level 1 Conservation Planner

Recommended Trainings

Familiarize yourself with the Conservation Practices for JAA below before beginning these trainings - Read the practice standards, know the practice purposes and Implementation Requirements worksheets for the common practices in your work area.

  1. Beginner Trainings
    1. Agronomy Technical Note 31 (Online modules)
    2. Agronomy Technical Note 31 Workshop (Offered in person annually)
    3. Seedbed Preparation - USDA NRCS Texas
    4. Preparing Land for Seeding Native Grasses and Plants
    5. Warm Season Grasses (1 of 5) - Site Preparation
    6. Tech Talk: Seeding Calculator Workbook
    7. Tech Talk: Seed Calculator Revisions
    8. Tech Talk: Core Concepts for Designing and Evaluating Native Seed Mixes
    9. Matching Appropriate Seed to Conservation Practices
    10. Tech Talk: MN Seed Law
    11. Selling Seed in Minnesota (Seed Law)
    12. How to Set Your Grass Drill for  Native Grass Seed
    13. Native Warm Season Grass Drill Calibration
  2. Intermediate/Advanced Training
    1. Native Seed Mix Design and Evaluation (Offered in person annually)
      1. Prerequisite Tech Talk: Core Concepts for Designing and Evaluating Native Seed Mixes
    2. Tech Talk: Restoring Resilient Landscapes

Conservation Practices for Job Approval Authority

Additional Opportunities

  • Join a cohort for your conservation practice(s) when available
    • A cohort for 327, 420 and 643 held virtually, beginning early summer, annually, as needed
  • Work on conservation practice planning
    • Work with a mentor to guide and review your work
  • Complete the JAA Application
  • Complete the JAA Reference Form with your mentor
  • Submit the JAA Packet to your ARC
  • Continue to refine and hone your technical skills until you receive JAA
  • Continue to gain experience by planning practices and continuing your learning
  • Mentor others - someone helped you, so pass it on!
  • Three year JAA review