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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) <br /> WEED CONTROL <br /> The revegetated areas will be monitored closely each spring for <br /> the first two years to determine if weeds are invading the area . <br /> Weed control is supplied in the Appendix of this packet to <br /> address weed control on the mine . Total eradication of weeds <br /> from the site is not necessary desirable, so the operator will be <br /> using controls on the noxious weeds and letting the rest grow in <br /> select areas . <br /> IRRIGATION <br /> No irrigation is planned for revegetated area in the pit, it <br /> tends to make the vegetation dependent on water and does not <br /> promote a vegetation cover that is diverse and capable of self <br /> regeneration. The landowner may wish to irrigate the slopes with <br /> water they have available for that purpose . <br /> WETLANDS <br /> There are wetlands on the site around the perimeters of the <br /> existing water bodies in Phase 1 . Prior to disturbing the <br /> wetland areas a Corps of Engineers 404 permit will be obtained. <br /> TREES <br /> All existing trees will be removed from the mining area on the <br /> site prior to mining beginning. In the areas accessible, atten- <br /> tion will be given to removing and controlling the Russian Olives <br /> on the permit area . Tree planting is not part of this plan but <br /> the landowners may wish to add trees and shrubs in selected areas <br /> as the mine is reclaimed. <br /> RECLAMATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <br /> The property will be mined in compliance with the Reclamation <br /> Performance Standards of Rule 6 . Grading will be performed to <br /> create a final topography that is compatible with the intended <br /> final land use . Final external slopes will be graded 3h to lv or <br /> less as provided for in the Rules and Regulations . The RECLAMA- <br /> TION PLAN MAP shows how the area will be reclaimed. <br /> Imported fill materials will be used to fill the excavated area <br /> and level the property. This material may consist of broken <br /> concrete or other materials suitable for that purpose . It will <br /> be "Inert Material" as defined by the Colorado Department of <br /> 17 <br />