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F' f G a,.,el #' Jar LAary <br /> 6.3.3.1 Temporary Seed Mix <br /> A temporary seed mix is not proposed at the site. Completion of reclamation will proceed in <br /> concert with mining operations; stripped topsoil will be used to construct the perimeter <br /> berms and immediately seeded for permanent stabilization. Excess topsoil will be stockpiled <br /> on the Operations Area for sale, and will also be seeded for permanent stabilization. No <br /> temporary topsoil stockpiles are proposed, which should obviate the need for this measure. <br /> 6.3.3.2 Permanent Upland Seed Mix <br /> Figure 15, Exhibit E2 provides detailed information regarding the upland seed mix <br /> proposed including form (bunch, sod, etc.) and application rate. This upland seed mix will be <br /> applied to all berm areas, as well as to topsoil stored on the Operations Area for sale. <br /> Seeding should occur in the early spring or late fall to avoid seeds from germinating in the <br /> summer or early fall, and then either desiccating or freezing. <br /> 6.3.3.3 Wetland Seed Mix <br /> Figure 15, Exhibit E2 provides detailed information regarding wetland seed mix proposed <br /> including form (shrub, bunch, sod, etc.) and application rate. <br /> 6.3.4 Fertilization <br /> At this time supplemental fertilization is not anticipated to be necessary. <br /> 6.4 Revegetation Success Criteria <br /> When final landform is achieved, the surface will be stabilized by vegetation to reduce <br /> further soil erosion from wind or water, provide forage and cover, prevent dust as required <br /> by State Statute, and reduce visual impacts. A uniform vegetative cover will be established <br /> with an individual plant density of at least 70% of pre-disturbance levels within four growing <br /> seasons per Garfield County requirements. Noxious weeds will not be counted as part of the <br /> 70% cover. The seed mixes detailed in Figure 15, Exhibit E2 will be used to revegetate the <br /> site. <br /> 6.5 Noxious Weed Control <br /> Noxious weeds identified through the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (C.R.S. 35-5.5) will be <br /> controlled per state and county regulation. Control will be achieved by the following <br /> measures: <br /> • A weed survey of the permit area will be completed every spring. <br /> • Infestations will be treated using approved chemicals and will be sprayed by a <br /> certified applicator. <br /> • After reclamation, weed surveys and treatment will continue until the perennial cover <br /> and production of the site have met DRMS requirements and bond release has been <br /> obtained. <br /> The Garfield County Vegetation Manager and the NRCS was consulted during the <br /> development of the Weed Management Plan (Attachment C). The reclamation plan does <br /> not contemplate total weed removal on the property; experience has shown that some weed <br /> 43 <br />