2014-10-21_PERMIT FILE - C2010088 (5)

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2.05.4(2)(e) (iii) Planting and Seeding The temporary seed mix will be hydroseeded or broadcast seeded. The permanent seed mixture will be drilled on level areas and on slopes which will permit machine work along the contour. On slopes which prevent safe or adequate machine work, the surface will be hydroseeded or broadcast seeded. Broadcast seeding will also be used for small isolated areas. Dozer tracking up and down steep slopes or other roughening techniques will be used before seeding to establish a better seedbed. On predominantly south and west facing steep slopes, the surface will be extensively roughened, for temporary and permanent seed placement, to provide for increased moisture retention and favorable micro sites for plant establishment. Seeding will be done in the fall after October 15th. (iv) Mulching Techniques All seeded areas will be mulched with certified weed free grass hay or straw. Approximately two tons of mulch will be used on each acre seeded. On drilled sites the hay or straw will be crimped with a serrated disc or other appropriate equipment. On steeper slopes and areas where crimping is not feasible, straw or hay will be anchored down using a tackifier, or a tackifier mixed with wood or wood/paper fiber. The tackifier will be applied in accordance with manufacturer's specifications with consideration of the type and quantity of mulch applied, slope, soils conditions and other applicable factors. Steep slope vegetation should only occur where the Reed Wash bridge footings are removed. The remainder of the site disturbance is located on relatively flat surfaces. (v) Irrigation and Weed Control Use of the planting and mulching methods specified above will result in satisfactory plant establishment, barring abnormally dry conditions. There are no plans to irrigate the reclaimed areas. Permit Application 2.05-34 04/11