2014-10-21_REVISION - M1988044 (5)

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TR-07 RECLAMATION PLAN 5. If a particular basin turns out to be very wet, due to heavy clay soils, planting wetland plants (cattails, rushes, sedges) by transplanting from similar habitats on Coal Creek or tributaries will be done. Seed from those native wetland species may also be collected and planted, or a combination of transplants and seeds. (NOTE: It is not necessary to plant the entire basin with transplants. Just planting a few in the best locations is all that is needed. If they become established, they will quickly expand to all other areas in the basin where they can live.) (TR-07 Note:Recent experience has shown that plantings desribed above in sub-items 4 and S are rarely necessary as the desired plants naturally invade rather quickly.) No additional discussion. 17. All recommendations of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Colorado Division of Wildlife will be taken into account in performing the reclamation. No additional discussion. 18. Even if the Fish and Wildlife Service or the Colorado Division of Wildlife did not provide recommendations, adjustments to the reclamation processes, particularly the revegetation portion, will be taken into account for each mining site reclaimed. No additional discussion. 19. Wildlife utilization of reclamation areas shall not be restricted. Fencing of a site to keep out cattle should meet specifications to allow pronghorn or deer access. Grazing by native animals rarely does much damage to revegetation. Fencing specifications that keep out cattle but allow deer or proghorn access is available from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. These specifications will be followed closely. See page 15 for discussion. 20. Control of wildlife damages to reclamation areas that threaten the success of the revegetation (excessive prairie dog encroachment, hordes of mice, etc.) is allowed, but only after consultation with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and implementation of their recommended control measures. No additional discussion. 21. Seeding will generally be done earlier than mid-November or later than mid-April. See page 15 for discussion.. 22. No irrigation will occur other than natural rainfall. No additional discussion. 23. All seed tags should be kept for future reference. No additional discussion. 24. For the seed mixture see page 17. 25. In general, roadways will remain after the mining, especially the major access roads that are used by other parties. But those small, local access roads to specific mining areas, unless specifically Coal Creek Sand Resource Amendment 3 (2005)- M-1988-044 Exhibit E Page 5