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22 West Pit WEED CONTROL PLAN <br /> Management of Noxious Weeds during Mining and Reclamation (continued) <br /> Control/Management Types <br /> - Mechanical - Root plowing, bulldozing, fire, inundation <br /> - Chemical - Foliage spraying, cut-stump spraying <br /> - Cultural - revegetating affected areas and topsoil stockpiles with approved seed mix <br /> - Animal - grazing <br /> - Farming -farm land that is not being mined (plowing, growing crops) <br /> Control Methods During Reclamation <br /> - Contemporaneous reclamation and quick seeding following topsoil placement <br /> - Proper soil management -will try to use clean soil that is not infested with weed seeds <br /> - Maintain positive drainage <br /> - When possible, apply topsoil in the fall and seed immediately after application (helps to avoid high <br /> weed growth period) <br /> - Spot spray establishing weeds if found during reclamation operations or shortly thereafter <br /> Control Methods Following Reclamation <br /> - Closely monitor all reclaimed areas for plant establishment success and weed infestations <br /> - Reseed any areas of non-establishment in the next available season <br /> - Mechanically and chemically control any weed infestations found <br /> Estimated Cost of Weed Control <br /> $2500 to $5000 per year <br /> 80 <br />