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Section 3.1.8 Wildlife. The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account <br />for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. The Operator will use concurrent <br />reclamation methods to minimize the impact on wildlife. The proposed reclamation plan <br />may improve wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix and plantings will create improved <br />cover, foraging, roosting, and nesting areas for wildlife. The water area within the reservoir <br />will serve as habitat for waterfowl and other bird species and the fringes of the reservoir <br />will be used by mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian species. Control and/or removal of <br />noxious and weedy species during the project and the replacement of desirable graminoid, <br />forb, shrub and tree species during reclamation will result in enhancement of wildlife <br />habitat on the project site. <br />Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. <br />Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and <br />located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once <br />stockpiled, topsoil shall be rehandled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in <br />place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover, as outlined on the <br />Reclamation Plan Map, as soon as possible to minimize erosion. <br />Section 3.1.10 RevegetatioR In those areas where revegetation is part of the <br />reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, <br />effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self -regeneration without <br />continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to <br />the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. The proposed seed -mix and plantings for <br />reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F of this application. <br />Section 3.1.11 Buildings and Structures Please refer to the enclosed Reclamation Plan <br />included in Exhibit F. <br />Section 3.1.12 Signs and Markers The Operator will post appropriate signage at the <br />entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing, or proximity <br />to existing County roads. <br />(d) Plans for topsoil segregation, preservation and replacement, for stabilization, <br />compaction and grading of spoil, and for re vegetation. <br />Topsoil will be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil not needed for <br />reclamation may be sold or removed from the site. For reclamation, topsoil will be <br />replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a <br />manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected land and protects areas outside <br />the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall <br />be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. <br />Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. For <br />example, grades on the site will be returned to existing (pre -mining) grade. Topsoil will be <br />uniformly placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining. The minimum thickness <br />shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade, consistent with existing topsoil <br />depths on-site. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and surrounding material by <br />the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the purpose. <br />Bestway Concrete & Aggregates — La Poudre Amendment- La Poudre Mine — MLRB 112 Permit Application <br />Exhibit E - 3 <br />