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Revegetation <br />Reclamation over the last few years is beginrnng to show signs of success in both a <br />reduction of mining impacts and movement toward the approved post-mining land use of <br />rangeland. Overall. the area is beginning to blend well into the surrounding area. <br />Excess Saoil and Develoament Waste <br />Three excess spoil fills were constructed at this site. All fill outslopes have been topsoiled <br />and reseeded for at least two growing seasons. Vegetation is becoming well established on <br />all of the fills. Rills or gullies were not observed and runoff appears to be controlled as per <br />the design. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_.. <br />~„rr <br />t <br />9 F N~j t,'~rAr1 'ly,~ r i +., .'~ <br />' ~1: ~~.\~., 4 r~!J i. <br />~~ ° I L <br />;~ <br />A <br />.r ~ ~' ~ <br /> . <br />. <br />Wr .~ <br />,l ., <br />F III ~) ii, ~'91~-?f'~~i i~U~lUS' Jl(I': ~ _. _. _ . <br />Overall, the site appeared in excellent condition for the late summer season <br />Diffuse knapweed was noted encroaching on the reclaimed area on the west side, south of <br />the permanent road through the disturbed area. The operator should ensure that these <br />plants are sprayed and/or removed. Spraying these plants early in their growing cycle is <br />more effective that treatment at this stage. Please ensure that plants are treated next spring <br />