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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN(CONT) <br /> access roads are shown on the MAP EXHIBIT F-RECLAMATION PLAN MAP-OPTION <br /> A and OPTION B. <br /> SEEDBED PREPARATION <br /> When mining on an area is complete or there is room to begin <br /> reclamation, any compacted areas will be ripped and scarified to <br /> created a deeper root zone under the resoiled areas . Once this is <br /> complete, the stockpiled soils will be spread. If tests show a <br /> fertilizer is needed, it will be broadcast spread on the seedbed at <br /> an adequate rate suggested by NRCS or a seeding/revegetation <br /> contractor. On the areas where seed is broadcast, the surface will <br /> be left fairly rough to trap the seed and keep it from being <br /> affected by wind. <br /> SEEDING TIME <br /> The grass seed mixture will be planted from early fall through <br /> spring (November through May) . The time of planting will be <br /> controlled by when the resoiled areas are ready for planting. If <br /> fall planting is convenient, the seeding will be done before the <br /> first freeze (about the time Winterwheat is planted) . If spring <br /> planting is called for, it will be done in March or April, weather <br /> permitting, after the last frost . Both periods assure there will <br /> be adequate residual ground moisture available for the newly <br /> planted seeds . For areas that will be planted with crops, the <br /> crops planted will be determined by the Landowners or farmers who <br /> handle crop planting now. <br /> GRASSES <br /> The following seed mix was developed by the NRCS office in <br /> Brighton many years ago and is used on all L.G. Everist mining <br /> operations in Weld County. It has proven to be very reliable . <br /> This mix will place approximately 41 .2 seeds per pound per sq-ft as <br /> prescribed by the NRCS planting guidelines . If the seed is <br /> broadcast, the amount will be doubled and spread on a rough <br /> surface. The seeded areas will then be dragged or raked thoroughly <br /> to set the seed. Under normal conditions, the operator will strive <br /> for a 30 to 40 percent cover rate on the grass revegetated areas <br /> when reclamation is complete . <br /> No trees will be planted, because they are not compatible with <br /> reservoir development as their root systems affect the liners . It <br /> is expected some natural invasion from adjoining areas will occur. <br /> PROPOSED SEED MIX <br /> Species Lbs. <br /> PLS/Acre <br /> Western Wheatgrass (Aribba) 5.0 <br /> Big Bluestem (Champ) 2.5 <br /> Blue Grama (Hachita) 0.6 <br /> Switch rass (Blackwell) 1.75 <br /> 11 Total 9. 85 <br /> L.G. Everist, Inc- Ragsdale Reservoirs June 11, 2020 <br /> E-6 <br />