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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT D <br /> 6 . 3 .4 - Final grading will be such that the topography is <br /> appropriate to the reclaimed use of the property, i .e . , as range- <br /> land. The slopes left when mining ends will be graded 3h to lv <br /> and the floor of the mine will be flat and daylight out along the <br /> south side . The RECLAMATION PLAN MAP-EXHIBIT E-3 shows how we think the <br /> area will look when it is reclaimed. <br /> Reclamation will begin as the exterior limits of the mine are <br /> reached and we begin to mine and shape the outer slopes to their <br /> final rate . This will be done to reduce the bond amount and leave <br /> 3 : 1 slopes that will only need resoiling and revegetation. Once <br /> enough area is done and will not be disturbed again it will be top <br /> soiled. <br /> Fertilizer will be used to enhance the seed growth and will <br /> be spread using a tractor pulled rotary spreader, on the seedbed <br /> and disced in during seedbed preparation. Livestock will be kept <br /> off the site during the first two years to insure the seed takes . <br /> If necessary the area will be fenced using a single strand of <br /> electric fencing around the seeded area. After the second growing <br /> season the site will be inspected and an assessment of <br /> revegetation success will be done to determine if additional <br /> seeding will be necessary. If the analysis shows additional work <br /> is needed it will be done that fall . <br /> Seeding will occur between October 15th and May 1st. Generally <br /> before the first freeze in the fall or after the last freeze in <br /> the spring. The seed will be drilled to insure maximum germina- <br /> tion and most rapid cover establishment . The seeding mix and <br /> species of grasses to be used on the area are shown on page 19 of <br /> this report . This is a seed mixture made up of native grasses <br /> found on the site that has been used successfully on other gravel <br /> mines in this area. The seed will be obtained from a supplier in <br /> the area so the mix is adapted to local conditions . We also <br /> expect to see a natural invasion of forbs and woody plants from <br /> surrounding areas . Only inaccessible areas (if any) will be <br /> broadcast seeded. If the seed is broadcast, the seed rates will <br /> be doubled. No mulch will be used on the seedbed area and no <br /> trees or shrubs will be planted. <br /> Weed control will be implemented prior to and during <br /> revegetation activities . This does not mean we will attempt to <br /> kill all weeds, since some provide a natural ground cover and <br /> shade for emerging grass . We will concentrate on controlling the <br /> noxious weeds on the reclaimed area, following the weed control <br /> plan prepared for the site . <br /> AUSTIN& BETSY CLENNIN- BECKER PIT May 7, 2020 <br /> 24 <br />