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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 Fairplay Au Pit property. Plants <br />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 DBMS 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. However, any weeds listed on the State Noxious Weed List as requiring immediate <br />eradication will be eradicated as required. <br />Throughout the year, during all phases of the mining operation, the pen -nit 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 />Fairplay Air Pit March 2017 C-4 Greg Kz,kUand Asead,mPLLAC <br />