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area was situated in very solid Boulder Creek granite, there was almost no topsoil located where <br /> the ramp to the coarse ore bins was constructed and where a large portion of the Cash Mine Dump <br /> was transported and stockpiled. No vegetation will be established in this area once it is no longer <br /> being used to stockpile and process mine dumps. The very shallow depth to bedrock and the poorly <br /> developed soil profile that is present around the Wynona and White Cloud Mines precludes the <br /> possibility of establishing vegetation in most of this area. <br /> The best sites for locating new vegetation in this area are the prospect pits and trenches in the <br /> southwest part of the permit boundary. Approximately 20 trees ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height <br /> will be planted every 10 to 15 feet in these prospect pits,which will be filled with specially treated <br /> and improved soil transported to the reclamation site. Part of the Reclamation Plan for this site <br /> will involve encouraging the growth of the existing trees and shrubs that have covered this area <br /> since the Wynona and white Cloud Mines were last worked.This will be accomplished by applying <br /> appropriate soil amendments and fertilizers to the larger trees and shrubs, and by transplanting the <br /> smaller trees to the reclaimed prospect pits. <br /> A wood fiber mulch and appropriate soil amendments and fertilizers will be applied to the <br /> reworked White Cloud Mine dump. The mulch will decrease erosion and help to hold water near <br /> the root systems of the trees and shrubs. Once the evergreen trees and shrubs have recovered from <br /> being transplanted to these prospect pits, organic fertilizer will be added to the revegetated areas. <br /> Other supplements may be added to adjust the acidity of these revegetated areas, and to add <br /> nutrients to the imported soil. These reclamation techniques will help ensure that a long-lasting <br /> vegetation cover will be established on the southwest portion of the affected lands and prepare this <br /> ground for voluntary revegetation. <br /> After processing operations have finally ceased at the Gold Hill Mill, all of the metal storage <br /> containers will be removed from the site, unless they are being used to store tools and equipment <br /> needed for reclaiming the Gold Hill Millsite. All of the equipment and machinery that is stored <br /> outside the mill building will be removed or relocated inside the Gold Hill Mill. The ore stockpile <br /> storage area will be used by a local contractor or excavator to store equipment and machinery. This <br /> will help ensure that the Gold Hill Millsite does not become an attractive nuisance and magnet for <br /> vandals. <br /> Upon the completion of this Reclamation Plan, the land surface affected by the milling activities <br /> at the Gold Hill Mill will be restored to a forest environment with an enhanced suitability for <br /> wildlife habitation. <br /> Additional Item(s): <br /> 10) Please remember that, pursuant to Rule 1.6.2(1)(c), any changes or additions to the <br /> application on file in our office must also be reflected in the public review copy which was <br /> placed with the County Clerk and Recorder. Pursuant to Rule 6.4.18, you must provide our office <br /> with an affidavit or receipt indicating the date this was done. <br /> 13 <br />