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RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> that will dominate and be a problem in the area for several years. Generally, the topsoils from the <br /> site, if spread to the required depth, have adequate organic matter and fertility so�fertilization ids <br /> of neede The rich, sand adapted grass growth on the undisturbed soils indicates thathis il is <br /> highly suitable as a_plant growth medium. <br /> J� <br /> Mulching is not require but could be useful on south facing slopes to accelerate <br /> establishment. If good quality soil is used, as described above, mulch should not be necessary. If pou applied on lower quality soils, no more than 1,000 nds per acre of weed free grass/alfalfa hay <br /> should be used. Straw should not be used on low fertility soils as it will reduce fertility even <br /> further unless about 60 to 80 pounds of nitrogen per acre is also used. The extra nitrogen is <br /> needed to provide sufficient nitrogen for initial plant growth as well as providing the nitrogen <br /> requirements of bacteria to decompose the straw. If the extra nitrogen is not added it can result in <br /> severe reduction in the amount of grass that becomes established. <br /> Irrigation is not recommended with this seed mixture as it is 4sand adapted seed mixture <br /> that can do well without additional water,provided rainfall is normal and it is p a ttlie <br /> proper depth(around an inch). <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 /> It is important to recognize that although excellent growth can be established on these <br /> sandy soils, it will not necessarily become established quickly. As a rule, the revegetation of <br /> sandy soils tends to be a moderately slow process. The most important ingredient for success in <br /> sandy soils is the use of a good to high quality soil, even if sandy, that contains sufficient organic <br /> matter to quickly establish the nutrient pathways. Low quality sandy soils are very slow to <br /> revegetate and often allow conditions to develop where erosion repeatedly inflicts damage that <br /> must be repaired. This can turn into a vicious circle. If necessary, the blending of some compo <br /> into marginal soils will help the revegetation to proceed more quickly. But if that is done, <br /> including between 25 and 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre is often necessary as the compost <br /> decomposition will consume what little nitrogen is in a marginal soil resulting in poor growth <br /> and establishment. <br /> Daniels Sand Pit Amendment (2008) Exhibit E Page 19 of 22 <br />