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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) <br /> tion since the plan is to establish a vegetation cover that is <br /> not dependent on irrigation to survive . <br /> REVEGETATION PROGRAM <br /> The revegetation program to be implemented is detailed below and <br /> applies to the setback areas and slopes around the commercial <br /> development envelope as shown on the reclamation plan map. <br /> REVEGETATION INFORMATION <br /> The topsoiling plan presented earlier and the revegetation <br /> program are devised after careful review of the existing soil <br /> conditions and present vegetation, both on site and in the <br /> reports contained in the SOILS AND VEGETATION section. Revegetation <br /> will be carried out in such a way, so as to establish a diverse, <br /> effective and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of <br /> self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation, <br /> soil amendments or fertilizers . The plan is designed to create a <br /> vegetative cover that is at least equal in extent to the cover of <br /> the natural vegetation before mining. The revegetation plan <br /> provides for the greatest probability of success in plant estab- <br /> lishment and vegetative development by considering environmental <br /> factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation, temperatures <br /> and wind. Other considerations, such as soil texture, fertility <br /> and slope stability have been considered. The RECLAMATION PLAN MAP <br /> shows the sloping plan and areas that will be revegetated around <br /> the mine . <br /> Seed will be drilled or broadcast, the method determined at <br /> seeding time as appropriate for the area being seeded. The <br /> seeding rates listed in this plan will be doubled if broadcast <br /> seeding is used. Since the intended end use of the reclaimed <br /> land is as a commercial development area, the fill slopes around <br /> the level areas will be restored to rates commensurate with such <br /> use, i .e . 3h: ly or less . A weed control plan is included in this <br /> application to address noxious weed control . <br /> Access roads will be left around the mine to provide access for <br /> planting crews , and for the supervision and inspection of the <br /> completed reclamation. These roads will remain when mining ends <br /> to ensure the owner ' s have access to the site . Final grading on <br /> 15 <br />