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RECLAMATION MANAGEMENT <br /> Reclamation management has been a continuing effort that includes: <br /> Rill and Gully Maintenance. Spring rill and gully surveys are conducted to identify <br /> erosional features resulting from spring snowmelt and runoff The annual survey results <br /> are portrayed on maps and submitted to CDRMS. The survey outcomes have been <br /> followed up as necessary by maintenance and repairs to rectify identified areas found in <br /> the survey and inspections. <br /> Weed Control. Reclaimed areas and mine related disturbances, such as roadsides and <br /> facilities, are monitored for noxious weed infestations. Monitoring is conducted <br /> through the formal revegetation monitoring program or as qualitative observations by <br /> Yoast Mine reclamation personnel. If noxious weed infestations occur at levels that <br /> may interfere with successful reclamation, or are detrimental to reclaimed land quality <br /> and management, weed control is implemented. Application of herbicides has been <br /> carried out through two primary agents, outside services or Yoast Reclamation <br /> Department personnel and complies with applicable regulations and procedures. <br /> Grazing. Livestock grazing (sheep only) has been conducted on Yoast reclaimed lands <br /> since 2009. The grazing season has historically been from August through September. <br /> Livestock grazing has been conducted annually and livestock numbers have increased as <br /> more reclaimed acres have become available and the vegetation communities have <br /> continued to mature. Stocking rates have been developed from ongoing vegetation <br /> monitoring data and a goal of proper use at 50% forage utilization has been a basis of <br /> management, as has pasture development for management and grazing systems. Annual <br /> precipitation and the effects on current year's production are factored into annual <br /> management. Results of annual grazing are presented in the Yoast Annual Reclamation <br /> Reports submitted yearly to CDRMS to demonstrate utility for the post-mine land use <br /> SL-8 - 5 <br />