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necessary, since it has been fallow since 2008. <br />5.4 Revegetation Management Plan <br />5.4.1 Tillage <br />Tillage is an important part of any reclamation plan development. It is important that tillage be <br />done only when necessary and minimized to limit erosion, soil OM depletion and associated <br />compaction. Tillage will be completed in the initial year and rotation year as necessary to <br />alleviate compaction and prepare seed beds. The following tillage may be conducted as <br />necessary based on the needs of the fields and the input of the landowners. <br />Culfipacker- If required the topsoil will be cultipacked prior to seeding to assist in the <br />creation of a good seed bed. The need for seed bed preparation will be made by the <br />seeding contractor based on experience and field conditions at the time of seeding. <br />Disking, cultipacking, rock picking, land leveling, and rock raking are all normal <br />husbandry practices that may be conducted as needed. <br />2. DdRlBroadcasf seeding - Seeding should be conducted by normal husbandry practices <br />and equipment. Seed placement is critical to establish a high quality cover crop. <br />Seeding will be conducted according to the schedule shown above in 5.3.6. <br />5.4.2 Weed Management <br />Herbicides may be necessary to control weedy species during the initial year of reclamation. If <br />herbicides are required they will be used based on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) <br />techniques. <br />5.4.3 Harvest <br />Harvesting will take place at the discretion of the farmer. <br />5.4.4 Crop Management <br />The crops will be managed according to normal agriculture practices. <br />5.4.5 Irrigation Management <br />The irrigation could be limited at times of the year due to actual irrigation water availability. If <br />this occurs it will be noted on the management worksheet and will be reviewed to determine <br />August 2013 PR -08 2.05.4(2)(e) - 43 <br />