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the establishment of competing amluals, wcedy perennial species and volunteer grain that would <br />negatively impact the seeded perennial stand. The use of irrigation will establish an effective <br />vegetative cover in a relatively short time after seeding might also be used. Companion crops of <br />annual grains may also be used during stand establishment. While some erosion and weed <br />control benefits might be gained; the potential for reduced stand establishment and density is <br />real. A companion crop's greatest impontatce (or advantage) has been in providing a cash crop <br />to the operator during the first season following pasture seeding. The cover crop, mentioned <br />earlier as a means of temporary stabiliwrition, is not considered a companion crop. <br />Fertilization will be carried out based on the results of soil tests taken in replaced topsoil and <br />recommended rates for stand maintenance and achieving the various production levels desired. <br />Nitrogen is not essential to the establishment of new pasture areas if adequate soil levels exist, <br />higher heavy initial rates may be detrimental to stand establishment. If soils show a low nitrogen <br />fertility, an application of 30 -60 pounds/acre of available nitrogen should be adequate for <br />establishment (Ensign 1975). Phosphorus is beneficial both to the establishment of new <br />seedlings and the established legume component. Phosphorus rates will be determined on the <br />basis of the soil test. Initial applications, made prior to seeding, will be incorporated into the <br />respread topsoil. Annual applications of fertilizer might be carried out based on soil tests and the <br />desired production goals. <br />Seed Mixture Information <br />Areas reclaimed requiring the planting of a temporary seed mixture will employ seed mixes # 2 <br />and # 3 shotivn below. These temporary seed mixtures may be used for temporary stabilization <br />regardless of the proposed postmining land use. <br />Seed Mix 42 - Temuorary Reclamation - less than one year of cover, reclaimed land waiting for <br />permanent planting <br />S; ecies Common Name Seeding Rate <br />If planted in the spring prior to June 15th <br />1. Barley* 70lbslacre <br />Section 2.05.4(2) (e) Page 5 January 2012 <br />