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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 fertihz t n 1� <br /> of nee The rich, sand adapted grass growth on the undisturbed soils indicates that this soil is <br /> highly suitable as_a plant growth medium. ` <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 <br /> applied on lower quality soils, no more than 1,000 unds 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 and adapted seed mixture <br /> that can do well without additional water,provided rainfall is normal and it is p e <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 compost <br /> into marginal soils will help the revegetation to_proceedmm_quic.kly. 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 />