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Division of Reclamation Mining&Safety <br /> Permit Application <br /> WEED CONTROL <br /> 1)Fall of 2018, a weed survey will be made of the permit area. <br /> 2)If any patches or plants have been identified,they will be sprayed by backpack sprayer or 4- <br /> wheeler using chemicals approved for use by the weed control staff of Mesa County. <br /> 3)After reclamation,weed surveys and spraying will continue until the perennial cover and <br /> production of the site have met DRMS requirements. <br /> The Division and Mesa County weed control staff will be consulted regarding any weed infestation <br /> area and any control measures before they are instigated. The plan does not contemplate total weed <br /> removal on the property. Past experience shows that some initial weed cover in the first year <br /> following regrading and seeding is beneficial to the reclamation effort in dry range site. Weeds tend <br /> to provide shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer and protect it <br /> from wind and water erosion until the planted species have taken hold. During the removal of <br /> overburden, if an area of heavy seed infestation is encountered, it will be buried in the slopes rather <br /> than used as a growth medium. During all phases of the mining operation,the area will be monitored <br /> closely during the time in which the permit is active to determine if there are any additional weeds <br /> invading it. Weed control will again be initiated if the problem becomes serious. <br /> 14 DuCray Property-2018 <br />