2013-10-15_PERMIT FILE - C1982057A (2)

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Concentrated shrub seeding will be the preferred method of shrub establishment based on existing monitoring results. Some species, however, will be introduced as tubelings, i.e. gambel oak, aspen, and mountain mahogany that do not respond well from direct seeding. Within the original II -W permit area, shrub seeded areas will be approximately one to three acres in size and will primarily be scattered in the two areas illustrated on Exhibit 22 -1 (in addition to the specified seedling planting areas). Within the I1 -W South Mining Area, upland shrub establishment areas are designated on Exhibit 22 -1, with planting list and establishment method based on post -mine site characteristics and desired community. The species to be used in seeding or planting are listed on Table 22 -6, Seed Mix No. 6- Concentrated Shrub Seeding Areas and Table 22 -7, Shrub and Tree Planting Lists. All species are native to the site. Upland Planting Area 3 (Aspen Planting Areas) will also be seeded with Seedmix No. 6. Seed Mix 6 will be broadcast on a roughened seedbed prepared by disking. If the soils are not excessively rocky, the site may be harrowed to aid in lightly covering the seed. If harrowing is not possible, seeding of these sites should be delayed as late in the season as practical. This will allow the anticipated snow cover and freeze /thaw process to aid in covering the broadcast seed in areas that cannot be harrowed. Drill seeding will be considered as an optional seeding method when applying this mix. The shrub seeding areas will not be seeded with the permanent seed mix, while disking will suppress the volunteer species present on the replaced topsoil. Reducing herbaceous competition in these areas will enhance the potential for shrub establishment and survival. The small relative size and scattering of the sites will reduce erosion potential in these areas of low herbaceous cover. MR -77 22 Revised 09/13