2015-12-07_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1973007

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RECLAMATION PLAN Soil will be spread over the entire slope of the mined area to a minimum depth of eight (8) inches. It is very likely that there will be considerably more soil than is needed to cover the slope to the required depth. If that excess soil can be used effectively elsewhere to reclaim other finished slopes then it can be hauled to those locations. Otherwise, all of the soil should be used on these slopes. bsolutely no ertilizer ill be used to amend the soil taken from this area, whether the soil is used here or elsewhere. Based on the abundant weed growth that is also very persistent, fertilization will only add to the weed problems and make the infestation stronger. REVEGETATION. HERBACEOUS VEGETATION- Revegetation of this site will not be difficult. , exeepfbr possibfy the south f�cing slope of the temporary reclamation on the north side of the hittfe The slopes, even if steeper than shown on the Reclamation Plan Maps (LITTLE JOHNSON Exhibits F-1 and F-2), will be gradual over nearly all of the site. Furthermore, with the groundwater not far below the surface it is likely that, once established, the vegetation will grow strongly. Following is the seed mixture specifically designed for this area. This mixture is similar to the mixtures to be used elsewhere,but has some ingredients that are more appropriate for this situation. The seeding rates indicated here are for drill seeding. In the event this seed mixture is broadcast the quantity of seed should be increased by two tinieS DOUBLED. For the final revegetation, drill seeding is recommended everywhere except on steeper slopes on the north and south sides where equipment may not be allowed to work safely. If broadcast seeding is use the soil surface should be thoroughly and deeply harrowed or disced immediately prior to seeding. Daniels Sand Pit Amendment (2008) Exhibit E Page 8 of 22