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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN (CONT) <br /> reservoir owners . The access roads are shown on the MAP EXHIBIT <br /> F RECLAMATION PLAN MAP OPTION 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 disturbed will be ripped and <br /> scarified to created a deeper root zone under the resoiled areas . <br /> Once this is complete, the stockpiled soils will be spread. If <br /> tests show a fertilizer is needed, it will be broadcast spread on <br /> the seedbed at an adequate rate suggested by NRCS or a <br /> seeding/revegetation contractor. On the areas where seed is <br /> broadcast, the surface will be left fairly rough to trap the seed <br /> and keep it from being 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, <br /> weather permitting, after the last frost. Both periods assure <br /> there will be adequate residual ground moisture available for the <br /> newly planted seeds . For areas that will be planted with crops, <br /> the crops planted will be determined by the Landowners or farmers <br /> who handle crop planting now. <br /> GRASSES <br /> The following approved seed mix was developed by the NRCS <br /> office in Brighton many years ago and is used on all L.G. Everist <br /> mining operations in Weld County. It has proven to be very <br /> reliable. This mix will place approximately 41 .2 seeds per pound <br /> per sq-ft as prescribed by the NRCS planting guidelines . If the <br /> seed is broadcast, the amount will be doubled and spread on a <br /> rough surface. The seeded areas will then be dragged or raked <br /> thoroughly to set the seed. Under normal conditions, the <br /> operator will strive for a 30 to 40 percent cover rate on the <br /> grass revegetated areas when reclamation is complete. <br /> No trees will be planted, because they are not compatible <br /> with reservoir development as their root systems affect the <br /> liners . It is expected some natural invasion from adjoining <br /> areas will occur. <br /> L.G. Everist, Inc. Ragsdale Reservoirs Revised February 11, 2025 <br /> 28 <br />