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WEED CONTROL PLAN L.G. Everist, Inc. <br />Management of Noxious Weeds during Mining and Reclamation (continued) <br />Control /Management Types <br />- Mechanical - Root plowing, bulldozing, fire, inundation <br />- Chemical - Foliage spraying, cut -stump spraying <br />- Cultural - revegetating affected areas and topsoil stockpiles with approved seed mix <br />- Animal - grazing <br />- Farming - farm land that is not being mined (plowing, growing crops) <br />Control Methods During Reclamation <br />- Contemporaneous reclamation and quick seeding following topsoil placement <br />- Proper soil management - will try to use clean soil that is not infested with weed seeds <br />- Maintain positive drainage <br />- When possible, apply topsoil in the fall and seed immediately after application (helps to avoid <br />high weed growth period) <br />- Spot spray establishing weeds if found during reclamation operations or shortly thereafter <br />Control Methods Following Reclamation <br />- Closely monitor all reclaimed areas for plant establishment success and weed infestations <br />- Reseed any areas of non - establishment in the next available growing season <br />- Mechanically and chemically control any weed infestations found <br />Estimated Cost of Weed Control <br />The cost of Weed Control is accounted for in the Reclamation Costs and approved Financial Warranty. <br />The estimated cost is $2500 - $5000. <br />STAR - DRMS- WeedControlPlan.docx <br />