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9. Weed Control <br /> Measures will be employed for the control of any noxious weed species. The objective of this <br /> weed management plan is to control undesirable plants on the Trout Valley Ranch property. <br /> Plants identified through the Colorado Noxious Weed Act(C.R.S. 35-5.5) and by Park County as <br /> undesirable and designated for management within the county will be removed. A Weed Control <br /> Plan will be utilized as follows: <br /> 1) Weed surveys of the permit area will occur periodically and each spring. <br /> 2) If any patches or plants have been identified, they will be sprayed by backpack sprayer or <br /> 4-wheeler using chemicals approved for use by the weed control staff of Park County. <br /> 3) After reclamation,weed surveys and spraying will continue until the perennial cover and <br /> production of the site have met DRMS requirements and bond release has been obtained. <br /> The Division and Park County Weed Program staff will be consulted regarding any weed <br /> infestation areas and any control measures prior to the initiation of their removal. The plan does <br /> not contemplate total weed removal on the property. Past experience has shown that some initial <br /> weed cover in the first year following the retopsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation effort in <br /> rangeland site. Weeds tend to provide shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the <br /> seedbed longer, and protecting it from wind and water erosion until the planted species have <br /> taken hold. <br /> Throughout the year, during all phases of the mining operation, the permit area will be monitored <br /> closely that the Operator may determine if any additional weeds have grown. If any new species <br /> of weeds are found, Park County and the Division will be consulted in order to formulate the best <br /> plan for the new infestation. <br /> Trout Valley Ranch November 2016 E-6 GM,Lmicw and Auocia(m I'L,.c <br />