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Transit Mix Concrete Co. <br /> • Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) <br /> • Indigo bush (Amorpha fruticose) <br /> • Mountain birch (Betula occidentalis) <br /> • Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) <br /> • Redosier dogwood (Corpus stolonifera) <br /> • Golden currant (Ribes aureum) <br /> • Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) <br /> • Mountain snowberry (Symphoricarpos oreophilus) <br /> Native species grown from seed collected near the site or along Colorado's Front Range will be <br /> used to the extent possible. Local seed and bareroot tree providers were contacted in order to <br /> obtain cost estimates for reclamation (included in Exhibit L) as well as to provide the estimated <br /> availability of viable seeds and trees in sufficient quantities as per Rule 6.4.5(2)(d). Sharp Brothers <br /> Seed Company (recommended by the NRCS) was contacted and confirmed that the proposed <br /> seed mixes in Tables E-2 and E-3 are available. Also, CFS was contacted who confirmed that <br /> the mixed conifer, mountain shrubland, and riparian species are available. <br /> Seedbed preparation, timing of the seeding, and erosion control is vital to assure successful <br /> reclamation. The soil must provide moisture, nutrients, shelter and shade for plant establishment <br /> and growth (Brown & Hallwell, 1984). <br /> Seedbed conditioning provides important benefits for plant germination, establishment, and long- <br /> term vitality. Seedbed conditioning can loosen compacted soils, provide catchments to increase <br /> water available to plants and create microsites that shelter seeds and seedlings, and remove <br /> competing soils (Brown & Hallman, 1984). Prior to reseeding efforts, any compacted soils will be <br /> alleviated through scarification using specific necessary equipment in order to increase infiltration. <br /> As detailed in Exhibit I, soil sampling conducted within the pit indicates that topsoil has the <br /> nutrients necessary to provide adequate growth media material. As such, Transit Mix does not <br /> anticipate that soil amendments will be necessary during reclamation. However, as <br /> recommended by WHC, Transit Mix will test topsoil stockpiles prior to use to confirm that <br /> precipitation and interim vegetation have not depleted nutrients, and fertilizers and soil <br /> amendments will be added if necessary. Forestry and wildlife habitat land uses do not require the <br /> repeated fertilizer applications that would be required by an agricultural land use (Vogel, 1987). <br /> Timing of seeding will be key to the success of the reclamation effort. Native grasses will be <br /> seeded and allowed to be established prior the tree planting. Seeding will occur at an appropriate <br /> time for successful germination, likely in early fall to promote over-winter germination of hardy <br /> cool-season native grasses. Tree planting will also occur in the late fall when soil moisture is <br /> optimal. <br /> Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry Permit Application <br /> October 3,2017 E-10 <br />