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.F <br /> � Transit Mix Concrete Co. <br /> excavator. The hydraulic excavator is used to dig, poke, or push basins with a minimum depth <br /> or elevation of eighteen inches. These basins should be 1 1/2 to 2 feet deep and have the width <br /> of the bucket. The gouges will be placed in the subsoil on fill slopes prior to placing topsoil. <br /> primarily the F1, F2, and F3 locations, and gouges will be placed on aporoximately 99 5 acres <br /> Hiahwall slopes and benches will not contain these features The edges of these features shall <br /> be sloped to allow egress by wildlife. The most common construction method is to dig a bucket <br /> load of soil and then drop it two to three feet above the soil surface. The process is repeated in <br /> a random and overlapping pattern, making it impossible for water to flow down slope (Baker, <br /> et.al). During subsoil placement, gouges and minor undulations will be created to reduce <br /> erosion on slopes. <br /> All slopes will be graded at 3H:1V or less, and mulching will be used to increase soil moisture, <br /> prevent erosion, moderate soil temperature, and increase seedling establishment (Brown & <br /> Hallwell, 1984). Mulching also protects the soil surface from wind and water erosion. The <br /> selection of mulching materials used during reclamation efforts will depend on availability. An <br /> organic mulch will be applied which may include straw, hay, wood fiber, organic debris (slash), <br /> or wood chips. These mulches are preferred because they have proven to be effective and <br /> compatible with the environment (Baker, et al.). The newly seeded areas will be covered with <br /> mulch placed using a bale blower at a rate of at least 2 tons per acre, and the mulch will be <br /> secured using crimping or tackifier (UDFCD, 2016). <br /> Reclaimed areas will be monitored for successful establishment of vegetation and the <br /> development of erosion features and weed encroachment. Weed control shall be employed for <br /> all prohibited noxious weed species. The project Noxious Weed Management Plan is attached <br /> to this exhibit. <br /> As explained above, Transit Mix has taken a number of measures to ensure that vegetation <br /> during reclamation efforts is properly protected and that its plan encourages diversity and <br /> rehabilitation of wildlife habitat at the site. <br /> Table E-6 Temporary Seed Mix <br /> z <br /> Species' PLS <br /> lbs.ac <br /> Sheep Fescue 0.8 <br /> Western Wheatgrass 1.2 <br /> Canada Bluegrass 0.6 <br /> Perennial Rye 1.0 <br /> Chewings Fescue 0.4 <br /> TOTAL 4.0 <br /> Availability may dictate the need for variety substitution or species omission. <br /> 2 Percent of mix calculated on a seeds-per square-foot basis. <br /> Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry Permit Application <br /> March 9, 2018 E-13 <br />