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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E(cont) <br /> FER77LIZER <br /> The operator may have to apply fertilizers to the seedbed before <br /> planting to enhance the natural nutrients in the soil . Topsoiled <br /> areas may also be tested during the beginning of the second year <br /> and fertilizer added accordingly because the soils may lose their <br /> nutrients rapidly. Usually the NRCS recommends Nitrogen (N 2) 1 <br /> Phosphorus (P20J and Potassium (K) to enhance growth so if <br /> needed their recommendations will be used. <br /> SEEDBED PREPARATION <br /> When the backfilling and slope shaping is complete the soils will <br /> be spread. The seed bed will be smoothed of large clods and <br /> worked until moderately fine . The surface will be left fairly <br /> rough where seed is to be broadcast . <br /> SEEDING TIME <br /> The grass seed will be planted between October 1 and April 30 and <br /> (before the first freeze and after the last freeze) of any given <br /> year. The time of planting will be controlled by when the <br /> seedbed areas are ready for planting. If tests indicated <br /> fertilizer is needed it will be tilled into the seedbed prior to <br /> seeding. <br /> GRASSES <br /> The following grass mix has been used by Albert Frei and Sons, <br /> Inc. , on other mined in the Adams County area and has proven grow <br /> and survive very well in this climate. The number of Pounds-Pure <br /> Live Seed (#PLS) shown are doubled from normal drilling <br /> application. <br /> PROPOSED SEED MIX <br /> Species Lbs. PLS/Acre <br /> Thickspike Wheatgrass 9.00 <br /> Intermediate Wheatgrass 1.38 <br /> Slender Wheatgrass 1.48 <br /> Sideoats Grama 1.13 <br /> Blue Grama 0.56 <br /> Buffalo Grass 3 .13 <br /> Little Bluestem 0.56 <br /> Oats 1.25 <br /> TOTAL 18.50 <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 />