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Ref.Page No. M2009-006 00072 <br /> 1,780'x 35'). <br /> Vegetation Plan. The Subject Property is located in an area having approximately 12 <br /> inches of annual precipitation (See also Exhibit K). Timing to replant the site is critical <br /> to vegetation establishment success. Seeding of the site will be done in the fall prior to <br /> the soil freezing. Seed drilling will be performed following the contour, avoiding drilling <br /> up and down the slopes, which would increase the risk or erosion. The planting depth <br /> should be approximately'h inch. If the seed is broadcast instead of drilled,the seed rate <br /> must be doubled. If broadcast, the area needs to be harrowed or dragged after the seed <br /> is spread to incorporate the seed into the soil. <br /> For disturbed areas, the reclamation plan includes re-vegetating with appropriate seed <br /> mixes to minimize erosion and reestablish native grasses. Seeding and vegetation is <br /> described in Exhibit L"Reclamation Costs." The following measures will be taken to re- <br /> vegetate the site as they are applicable. <br /> • The thickness of the plant growth should be equal to or better than the surrounding <br /> growth to establish the quality and quantity desired. (See Exhibit 1, Custom soils <br /> report for Larimer County Area, Meadow Hollow Quarry). <br /> • The site will be seeded on an ongoing reclamation program. Topsoil will be replaced <br /> and seeded as it is determined that an is depleted and it will not be disturbed by <br /> machinery. Seeding will be done in the spring and late fall. Top soil will be spread <br /> onto the reclamation site; top soil will be spread carefully to allow oxygen in and to <br /> prevent compaction. Soil will be tested to indicate the amount and type of fertilizer <br /> needed. (See exhibit I, custom soils report for Larimer County Area. Colorado, <br /> Meadow Hollow Quarry for types and amount of PLS/acre. <br /> • Broadcast seeding and hydroseeding will be used depending on site conditions. <br /> Erosion control measures will be utilized as slope grade conditions require. <br /> • Target vegetation cover will be at least 70% of pre-mining cover within three (3)years <br /> or commencement of reclamation. Vegetation adoption will be monitored for a <br /> period of five (5) years to ensure appropriate stability and growth for the area. If <br /> vegetation does not establish within two growing seasons additional seeding will <br /> occur. <br /> • Reclaimed areas will be posted with signage as appropriate to identified reclaimed <br /> areas and advise of access restrictions. <br /> Water Management& Erosion Control. There should be no hydrologic disturbance or <br /> off-site water damage as the work deck is porous and absorbs all run-off. The operation <br /> will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. The operation will comply with <br /> groundwater quality standards. Due to the absence of sources of potential pollutants, <br /> groundwater quality monitoring is not required in this operation. The drainage will <br />