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Section 2.05.4(2)(e) <br />Revegetation <br />1.0 Introduction <br />This revegetation plan details the methods and materials required to revegetate and stabilize <br />lands affected by surface mining at the New Horizon 2 area. This plan has been revised plan for <br />the NR6S dn 2008 and other chmiges to post-rn ne uses due to watei availability. <br />as ipart of PR -08 to incorporate the use of a reference area with Irrigated Cropland for success <br />demonstration. Prime farmland specific discussion that supplements the plans in this section, <br />and satisfies Rule 4.25, can be found in permit Section 2.06.6. <br />2.0 Postmining Vegetation /Land Use Types <br />The postmine vegetation types in the reclaimed area will consist of the Reclaimed Irrigated <br />Pastureland type, Irrigated Cropland (alfalfa), Dryland Pasture type, and any portionssome of <br />the Irrigated Pastureland swale /drainage type that remain undisturbed or have reestablished <br />naturally during the liability period. Part of the Irrigated Cropland is designated as Prime <br />Farmland. <br />Irrigated pasture is an important post -mine vegetation type, although dryland pasture is also <br />prevalent. In order to encourage "prompt establishment of vegetative cover and recovery of <br />productivity levels compatible with the approved postmining land use" (4.15.1(2)), Reclaimed <br />Irrigated Pastureland will be established on areas identified in the pre -mine studies as <br />Pastureland - Irrigated Grass and Pastureland - Irrigated Hay. The exceptions are the entire <br />Morgan property and a small area on the WFC property, which will be restored to Irrigated <br />Cropland. The various plans for backfilling, grading, and topsoil redistribution (Sections <br />2.05.4(2)(c) and (d)) will provide the basis for the potential productivity of the reclaimed lands. <br />Upon meeting successful revegetation requirements for the Reclaimed Irrigated Pastureland <br />type and release of WFC's liability, these lands may be converted to other uses by the land <br />user or owner. <br />August 2013 PR -08 2.05.4(2)(e) - 1 <br />