2016-11-04_PERMIT FILE - M2016009 (7)

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f RECLAMATION PLAN: Pritekel Brothers Gravel Pit PAGE 3 i 4.) A soil test should be performed to determine the proper fertilizer requirement. In lieu of a soil test, fertilize the entire area with forty t pounds per acre of each of available elemental nitrogen (N) and phosphoric acid (P205). The fertilizer must be incorporated into the top two or three inches of soil using a disk or harrow Implement. Fertilizer should be applied either immediately prior to or at the time of seeding. See step #7 for using manure as a fertilizer. 5.) The following seeding mix is adapted to the site. It will serve the r post-mining use and will provide adequate soil protection. These species will tolerate natural conditions and will survive without irrigation after they are fully established. Species Variety Mix % Pounds/Acre* sideoats grama Vaughn or Niner 45 4.1 switchgrass Blackwell 1s 0.7 little bluestem Pastura 15 1.1 blue grama Lovington or Hachita 15 0.5 sand dropseed 10 0.05 * seeding rates are given in pounds of Pure Live Seed (PLS**) ** PLS = purity x germination 6.) Seeding should be done using a grass drill. The drill should be equipped with a satisfactory seeding mechanism, agitator, double disk furrow openers, depth bands, and packer wheels or drag chains. The distance between drill rows should not exceed twelve inches. Seed may be broadcast in areas that are inaccessible for drilling. If the seed is broadcast, then the seeding rates in step #5 should be doubled. The broadcasted seed should be uniformly distributed over the ground surface and mixed into the soil either with a harrow or by hand raking. Planting (broadcast or drill method) can be done anytime between November 1st and April 30th. Do not seed when the soil surface is frozen. The seeds should be planted between 0.5 and 1.0 inches deep.