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1 � <br /> RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E(cont) <br /> The mining and reclamation plans consider existing wildlife use <br /> of the site. This mine is located in a urban setting so few <br /> wildlife species have been observed on the site. During mining <br /> and reclamation a few terrestrial mammals, amphibians and birds <br /> will be displaced. There is adequate habitat on surrounding <br /> properties for the displaced critters to go until reclamation is <br /> complete. Creation and management of wildlife habitat is not a <br /> specific part of the reclamation plan. However, whenever <br /> possible the landowners will work toward the improvement of <br /> habitat for wildlife around the commercial development area. A <br /> wildlife statement was requested from the Colorado Division of <br /> Wildlife Northeast Region, on July 23 , 2014 and as of this date <br /> no response has been received. <br /> Topsoil in the area is minimal or of poor quality and very little <br /> exists in some areas that can be salvaged. The operator is <br /> committed to salvage whatever growth medium is available for use <br /> in reclamation. When growth medium/topsoil is removed to reach <br /> the mineral deposit, it will be segregated and stockpiled along <br /> the east and south sides of Stage 2 . If the topsoil piles remain <br /> undisturbed for more than one GROWING SEASON, 2 . 0 #PLS OF WESTERN <br /> Wheatgrass, per 100 sq-ft will be planted on the piles or other <br /> means will be employed to preserve the topsoil from wind and <br /> water erosion. This will keep it free of contaminants so that it <br /> remains useful for sustaining vegetation when reclamation begins . <br /> The stockpiles will be located in areas where disturbances by <br /> ongoing mining operations will be at a minimum, i .e. along <br /> setbacks on the pit perimeter. The topsoil will be handled as <br /> little as possible until it is replaced onto disturbed areas. <br /> Albert Frei & Sons will take measures necessary to insure the <br /> stability of the replaced topsoil on graded slopes and ensuring <br /> that it is spread as evenly a possible. Fertilizer and other <br /> soil amendments will be used, if needed, in accordance with the <br /> NRCS recommendations . <br /> RECLAMATION TIMETABLE <br /> Reclamation will begin once enough area has been opened so that <br /> any reclamation completed will not be disturbed as mining <br /> progresses . This may take one or more years depending on the <br /> economic conditions in the area and the amount of material mined. <br /> By the time mining is completed approximately 300 of the total <br />