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§2.04 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR SURFACE OR UNDERGROUND MINING <br />ACTIVITIES --MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON <br />ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES. <br />i+ <br />pheasant that feed in adjacent farmland. Mourning dove nest in the cottonwoods and tamarisk that grow in <br />these areas. Restricting grazing of livestock helps to maintain the quality of wildlife habitat in areas of <br />these soils. Where these soils are suitable for crops, establishment of food plots, tree and shrub plantings, <br />and nesting cover help to improve habitat for upland wildlife. Where the water table is high, open water <br />areas can be developed to create habitat for waterfowl and shorebirds. <br />It these soils are used for urban development, the main limitations are the high water table and hazard of <br />flooding. These limitations can be overcome by the use of proper design and construction methods. <br />These soils are in capability subclass Vlw, nonirrigated. <br />42-Glenton fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, well drained soil. It formed in recent <br />alluvium and is on fans and low terraces. Elevation ranges from 4,800 to 6,000 feet. Average annual <br />precipitation is about 9 inches, average annual air temperature is about 51 degrees F, and the average <br />frosttree season is about 135 days. <br />Typically the surtace layer is light brownish gray fine sandy loam about 5 inches thick. The underlying <br />material, to a depth of 60 inches, is light brownish gray fine sandy loam. <br />Permeability is moderately rapid and available water capacity is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 60 <br />inches or more. Surface runoff is slow. The hazard of erosion from wind and water is moderate. <br />Included with this soil in mapping are a few small areas of Billings and Uffens soils. Also included are <br />areas that have a loam surtace layer. Some small areas of Fluvents, Haplaquolls, and Aquic Natrargids <br />are also included. <br />The native vegetation on this soil consists mainly of Gardner saltbush, bud sagebrush, and shadscale. <br />Galleta, Indian ricegrass, and needleandthread are common grasses. <br />About half of the acreage of this soil is used for grazing of livestock and wildlife and for recreational pur- <br />poses. Some areas are used for irrigated crops, mainly row crops, small grains, and alfalfa. Some areas <br />are used for orchard crops. <br />This soil is suited to all of the crops commonly grown in the survey area, including those which require a <br />long growing season. It can be used for continuous row crops. Care is needed to prevent wind and water <br />erosion. Moisture intake rate is high, and the soil is easy to work. Because of lowered moisture-holding <br />capacity, frequent application of irrigation water is required. Landleveling, good management of irrigation <br />water, and use of crop residue help to conserve irrigation water, control erosion, and maintain organic <br />matter content. Use of green manure crops, rotation of grasses and legumes, and minimum tillage also <br />help to maintain organic matter content and reduce loss of moisture. <br />This soil can be used for irrigated pasture and hay crops. It is well suited to smooth brome, orchardgrass, <br />TR-20 2.04 - 24 <br />3/01 <br />