Natural products such as mulch used as seed do not need to be contained on site since they are biodegradable.

Natural products such as mulch used as seed do not need to be contained on site since they are biodegradable.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only when composted
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (A)

Natural, biodegradable mulches used to protect seedbeds are intended as temporary cover to support germination and reduce erosion. Because they will break down and leave no lasting residue, there’s no ongoing containment requirement once they’re in place and the vegetation is establishing, provided they’re installed according to BMPs and won’t be washed away before stabilization. The key is that these materials are transient and not a long-term source of sediment, so containment isn’t needed for the duration of the project after proper initial application.

Natural, biodegradable mulches used to protect seedbeds are intended as temporary cover to support germination and reduce erosion. Because they will break down and leave no lasting residue, there’s no ongoing containment requirement once they’re in place and the vegetation is establishing, provided they’re installed according to BMPs and won’t be washed away before stabilization. The key is that these materials are transient and not a long-term source of sediment, so containment isn’t needed for the duration of the project after proper initial application.