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Section 3.1.8 Wildlife: The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account for the <br />safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. Currently there is no significant vegetation or <br />topographic stratification that contributes to wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix will provide food, <br />cover and nesting areas for wildlife. <br />Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling: Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil <br />stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and located in areas where <br />disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be re- <br />handled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in -place for more than one growing season will <br />receive vegetative cover to minimize erosion. <br />Section 3.1.10 Revegetation: The land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, <br />effective, and long- lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self- regeneration without continued <br />dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of <br />the surrounding area. Refer to the Reclamation Plan map for the proposed seed -mix. <br />Section 3.1.11 Buildings and Structures: No buildings will be impacted by this proposal. <br />Section 3.1.12 Signs and Markers: The Operator will post appropriate signage at the entrance to the <br />mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing, or proximity to existing County roads. <br />d) Plans for topsoil segregation, preservation and replacement; for stabilization, compaction and <br />grading of spoil, and for revegetation. <br />Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. Please refer to the Mining Plan Map in <br />Exhibit C for general locations of stockpiles. For reclamation, topsoil will be replaced by a scraper and <br />generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a manner that controls erosion and siltation of <br />the affected land to protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, <br />backfilling and grading shall be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. <br />Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. Topsoil will be <br />uniformly placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining. The minimum thickness shall be 6 <br />inches above the surrounding finished grade. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and <br />surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the purpose. <br />The Operator will revegetate the land in such a manner so as to establish a diverse, effective, and <br />long- lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self- regeneration without continued dependence on <br />irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding <br />area. <br />