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seeding rate in those areas where drill seeding may present a hazard to equipment and/or <br /> operators.) <br /> The following is the seed mix is generally based on the NRCS Ecological Site Descriptions. <br /> Species Variety(If available) Lbs./Acre PLS* <br /> Grasses: <br /> Sand bluestem Any 4.0 <br /> Prairie sandreed Pronghorn 3.0 <br /> Blue grama Any 2.0 <br /> Needle and thread Vaughn or El Reno 2.0 <br /> Western wheatgrass** Ariba or Flintlock 4.0 (6.0**) <br /> Sand dropseed** Any 1.0(1.0**) <br /> Forbs: <br /> Purple prairie clover Any .05 <br /> Scarlet globemallow Any 0.30 <br /> Total 16.35(7.0**) <br /> *Seeding rate is given in pounds of Pure Live Seed (PLS) <br /> PLS =purity X germination <br /> ** Seed and rate to be used on topsoil stockpiles. <br /> The proposed species are not difficult to establish and should therefore help ensure the <br /> Reclamation Plan goals of site stability, erosion control and the post mining land use <br /> (rangeland) are achieved. <br /> (iii) Soil amendments to include mulch if needed: <br /> No soil amendments are planned. However, as stated previously, the NRCS typically <br /> recommends 40 lbs. of nitrogen and phosphorous per acre. The need for soil amendments will <br /> be based on soil tests. If needed and available, well cured feedlot/barnyard manure could be <br /> applied at the rate of twenty tons per acre. <br /> 38 <br />