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RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> Drill seeding is highly recommended for the pit bottom. The rates in this seed mixture <br /> assumes the seed will be drilled. For drill seeding, harrow and disc surface first. Rip all hard <br /> areas or compacted areas to a depth of at least 18" followed by discing. <br /> If broadcast seeding of the pit floor is done (not recommended) then rip the entire area to <br /> a depth of 18" to 24" followed by thorough discing and double the amount of seed. With <br /> broadcasting, seed within 2 to 3 days of seed bed preparation. <br /> Moist areas on the pit floor as well as a narrow zone along the base of the slopes may <br /> develop a more lush growth and possibly wetland conditions. Because this cannot be determined <br /> beforehand, no species are included that will specifically be adapted to such sites. If these moist <br /> micro-environments do form, it is likely that they will be quickly invaded by appropriate species. <br /> These spots may also be invaded by willows and cottonwood if conditions are suitable. However, <br /> intentionally creating such situations is not advised as such action could be interpreted as <br /> purposely creating forms of vegetation that impact groundwater flows. If they develop naturally <br /> then they are usually viewed as being acceptable,but if intentionally created the action could be <br /> interpreted as a beneficial use of groundwater that might, at some point in the future, require <br /> augmentation of the evapo-transpiration. <br /> If the seed is to be drilled it can be seeded any time between the middle of November and <br /> early May, unless the area to be seeded is a south facing slope in which case the period is mid <br /> November to the end of March. Drill seeding can also be done between late August and late <br /> September, but because fall moisture is often unreliable, seeding at this time may not produce the <br /> best results. <br /> If the seed is to be broadcast, the proper seeding time is between mid-December and the <br /> end of February(level areas and all slopes). <br /> Daniels Sand Pit Amendment (2008) Exhibit E Page 17 of 22 <br />