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Section 2.05.4(2)(e) <br /> Revegetation <br /> 1.0 Introduction <br /> This revegetation plan details the methods and materials required to revegetate and stabilize lands <br /> affected by surface mining at the New Horizon mine. This plan has been revised to incorporate <br /> the use of a reference area with Irrigated Cropland for success demonstration. Prime farmland <br /> specific discussion that supplements the plans in this section, and satisfies Rule 4.25, can be <br /> found in permit Section 2.06.6. <br /> 2.0 Postmining Vegetation&Land Use Types <br /> The post mine vegetation types in the reclaimed area will consist of the Irrigated Pasture, Irrigated <br /> Cropland(alfalfa), Dryland Pasture type, and some of the Irrigated Pasture Swale/drainage type <br /> that remain undisturbed or have reestablished naturally during the liability period. Part of the <br /> Irrigated Cropland is designated as Prime Farmland. <br /> Irrigated pasture is an important post-mine vegetation type, although dryland pasture is also <br /> prevalent. In order to encourage "prompt establishment of vegetative cover and recovery of <br /> productivity levels compatible with the approved postmining land use, Irrigated Pasture will be <br /> established on areas identified in the pre-mine studies as Pastureland - Irrigated Grass and <br /> Pastureland - Irrigated Hay. The exceptions are the entire Morgan property and a small area on <br /> the New Horizon property, which will be restored to Irrigated Cropland or Prime Farmland <br /> The various plans for backfilling, grading, and topsoil redistribution (Sections 2.05.4(2)(c) and <br /> (d))will provide the basis for the potential productivity of the reclaimed lands. <br /> For the post mine land use areas please refer to Map 2.05.4-5 Post-Mine Vegetation/Land Use <br /> Map and are further described below. <br /> 2.1 Irrigated Cropland(IC) <br /> These areas will have 100%alfalfa(not including the companion, small grain, or oat crops) <br /> which are well-managed, replowed, replanted, irrigated consistently and harvested. Irrigated <br /> Cropland is the sole post mining land use for the Morgan Property. The Morgan property <br /> owners have the most experience and knowledge of what works best on their land.New <br /> Horizon will coordinate and cooperate with the Morgan Property owners for decisions on the <br /> Irrigated Cropland vegetation plan and management of the Morgan Property. <br /> Page 4 July 2016 (TR-75) <br />