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(6) Topsoil substitute if existing topsoil is of insufficient quantity or of poor <br /> quality for sustaining vegetation, and if other materials can be shown to be more <br /> suitable for vegetation requirements,then the Operator shall remove, segregate, and <br /> preserve in a like manner such other materials which are best able to support <br /> vegetation. <br /> Adequate topsoil exists on site to complete reclamation requirements. The topsoil survey <br /> shows up to 20 inches of suitable topsoil for site reclamation. Thirteen inches of topsoil <br /> will be salvaged and up to 12 inches of topsoil is planned to be replaced. <br /> (7) When growing media is replaced, it shall be done in as even a manner as <br /> possible. Fertilizer or other soil amendments shall be added dependent on soils test <br /> or if required in the reclamation plan. <br /> Topsoil will be replaced to an average depth of 12 inches on all areas. Soil amendments <br /> will be added as specified in Section 6.3.4(1)(c)(ii). <br /> (8) Vegetative piles shall be removed from the area or utilized in accordance with <br /> the Reclamation Plan: <br /> Since the area contains brush, any vegetative piles created will be utilized on site as <br /> mulch or disposed off-site at an approved facility. Deciduous trees may also need to be <br /> removed from the site and will be disposed off-site at an approved facility. <br /> 3.1.10 Revegetation <br /> (1) In those areas where revegetation is part of the Reclamation Plan, land shall <br /> be revegetated in such a way as to establish a diverse, effective, and long lasting <br /> vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continues dependence <br /> on irrigation, soil amendments or fertilizer, and is at least equal in extent of cover t <br /> the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. <br /> The proposed seed mix is composed of native species typical of the area and one native <br /> species suitable for the area(Streambank wheatgrass). In addition,the replaced sandy <br /> loam soil is a good choice for site reclamation. Also,the site will receive a modest <br /> amount of fertilizer to help get the species established. <br /> (2) If the Operator's choice of reclamation is forest planting,they may,with the <br /> approval of the department, select the type of trees to be planted. <br /> No trees are to be planted. <br /> (3) If the Operator's choice of reclamation is for range, the land shall be <br /> restored to slopes commensurate with the proposed land use and shall not be too <br /> steep to be traversed by livestock. <br /> The site is to be returned to rangeland. Any slopes less than 3H:1 V will not hinder use by <br /> livestock. The intent is to return the slopes to 3H.•I V or less. <br /> (4) The revegetation plan shall provide for the greatest probability of success in <br /> plant establishment and vegetation development by considering environmental <br /> factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation,temperature and wind; soil <br /> 47 <br />