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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 />