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RECLAMATION PLAN OF DISTURBED CREEK BANKS <br /> The revegetation goal will be to return the creek banks to at least their present vegetative condition <br /> when reclamation is complete. Careful analysis of the salvageable soil will permit the operator to carry <br /> out a soil additive program and to monitor the prescribed seeding plan and to determine if the plan <br /> requires revision. Under normal weather conditions,an adequate moisture reserve will be present for <br /> establishment of the proposed seed mixture. <br /> REVEGETATION PROGRAM FOR DISTURBED CREEK BANKS <br /> Revegetation will be carried out in such a way so as to establish a diverse,effective and long-lasting <br /> vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation, soil <br /> amendments or fertilizers.The plan is designed to create a vegetative cover that is at least equal in <br /> extent to the cover of the natural vegetation before mining.The use of species native to the area is <br /> included.The intended use of the reclaimed creek banks would be to enhance wildlife habitat. Slopes <br /> created will be commensurate with this final land use.Seed will be drilled wherever possible,when <br /> drilling is not possible,the seed will be broadcast.The revegetation plan provides for the greatest <br /> probability of success in plant establishment and vegetative development by considering environmental <br /> factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation,temperatures and wind.Other considerations,such as <br /> soil texture,fertility,slope stability and the direction in which slopes face,will be considered. <br /> FERTILIZER <br /> Either manure or chemical fertilizer will be used on the seedbed just before seeding.The soils will be <br /> tested if chemical fertilizers are used to determine the application rates for this site. If manure is used, <br /> 10 tons per acres of aged manure will be spread on the seedbed and tilled in during seedbed <br /> preparation.The manure is readily available in the area and has wide spread use in the farming practices <br /> used in this area. <br /> SEEDBED PREPARATION <br /> When mining on an area is complete, reclamation will begin. Prior to spreading the top soil,the base soil <br /> will be ripped and scarified to create a deeper root zone under the re-soiled areas. During this ripping <br /> the manure may be spread and mixed with the soil if it is used instead of chemical fertilizers.The <br /> addition of this organic material to the root zone should aid in breaking down or slowing the compaction <br /> of the soil.This should improve the success rate of the revegetation.Once this is complete,the <br /> stockpiled soils will be spread, smoothed of large clods and worked until moderately fine. On the areas <br /> where seed is broadcast the surface will be left fairly rough to trap the seed and keep it from being <br /> affected by wind. <br /> SEEDING TIME <br /> The grass seed mixture will be planted from early fall thru mid-spring(November 1 to April 30).The time <br /> of planting will be controlled by when the re-soiled areas are ready for planting. If fall planting is <br /> convenient,the seeding will be done before the first freeze (about the time winter wheat is planted). If <br /> spring planting is called for, it will be done in March or April weather permitting after the last frost. Both <br /> periods assure there will be adequate residual ground moisture available for the newly planted seeds. <br /> WEED CONTROL <br /> The revegetated areas will be monitored closely each spring for the first two years to determine if <br /> noxious weeds are invading the area.Weed control will be initiated if the problem becomes serious or if <br /> an excessive weed cover is still present at the end of the second year. In no way should this be taken to <br />