Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Guide to Grasslands
United StatesDepartment ofAgriculture
Meets CP1 criteria, stand of crested wheatgrass
Crested wheatgrass, does not meet the 0.8 plants/sq ft density requirement.
Stand of native bluebunch wheatgrass.
Pictured are examples only of CP1 (introduced grass) and CP2 (native grass) stands.
See Ranking Factors below for more information.
Ranking Factors
Meets CP1 criteria, stand of intermediate wheatgrass.
Crested wheatgrass (introduced).
Pictured Below: “Sherman” big bluegrass (native)
Area: North Central
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Meets CP1 criteria, stand of tall wheatgrass.
Weedy stand, Does not meet the 0.8 desirable plants/sq ft density requirement.
2-CRP (Rev. 5) Amend. 4
PracticeAssigned
Point Score
CP1 Permanent introduced grasses and legumes
Existing stand of 1 to 3 species or planting new stand of 2 to 3 species of an introduced grass species 10
Existing stand or planting mixture (minimum of 4 species) of at least 3 introduced grasses and at least 1 forb or legume species best suited for wildlife in the area
40
CP2 Permanent native grasses and legumes
Existing stand (minimum 1 to 3 species) or planting new mixed stand (minimum of 3 species) of at least 2 native grass species and at least 1 forb or legume species beneficial to wildlife.
20
Existing stand or planting mixed stand (minimum of 5 species) of at least 3 native grasses and at least 1 shrub, forb, or legume species best suited for wildlife in the area.
50
CP4D Permanent wildlife habitat, non-easement
Existing or plant a mixed stand (minimum of 4 species) of grasses, shrubs, and forbs or legumes planted in mixes, blocks, or strips best suited for area wildlife.
40
Existing or plant a mixed stand (minimum of 5 species) of predominately native species including grasses, shrubs, and forbs, or legumes planted in mixes, blocks, or strips best suited to area wildlife. Only native grasses are authorized for 50-point mix.
50
Minimum plant density for existing stands (less than 12 inches annual precipitation or harsh sites): 0.8 plants/sq. ft.Minimum plant density for existing stands, (12 inches or greater annual precipitation): 1.0 plants/sq. ft. Stands that do not meet the plant density requirements will have to be replanted.
CP1
Intro-duced
CP1
CP1
CP2
Tall Wheatgrass (intro-duced), approx. 3 ft. tall. Photo courtesy Stevenson Intermountain Seed
Intro-duced
Sandberg bluegrass (native), approx. 1 ft. tall.Photo courtesy Stevenson Intermountain Seed
Native
Bluebunch Wheatgrass (native) - approx. 2 ft tall.
Native