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• -5- ~IBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN Landscape Design After minim; is completed from North to South, the area will be shaped and graded. Where possible the final grading should be done on the contour. Slopes should be cut or Filled so no slope is greater than 3:1, and flatter than that as much as possible. The land will be scarified to a depth of at least 6 inches following grading to provide better cohesion between topsoil and the graded area. After spreading topsoil on the graded area, any area with excessive compaction •aill be chiseled. Topsoil In order to minimize the total surface area affected by the operation, 12-36" of topsoil will be removed to continue the mining operations. Topsoil will be stockpiled prior to mining. If the stockpiled topsoil is to remain for extended periods, the stockpiled topsoil will be stabilized with an annual grain cop such as wheat or sorghum or adapted native grasses if erosion from the stockpiled topsoil affects the surrounding area. Fertilizer A soil test should be made to determine the proper amounts of fertilizer to apply. Fertilizer should be applied prior to seeding of the cover crop. Fertilizer application will be in accordance with the type of fertilizer required and equipment available. Cover Crop A cover crop such as sorghum or sorghum-sudan grass should be planted in a timely fashion after topsoil is replaced. Weed control may be necessary to insure adequate cover crop. Cover crop residue may be supplemented with clean straw mulch if necessary. Any straw mulch used will be anchored with use of a crimper. Permanent Cover Grasses to be seeded are Covington Blue Grama @ 3.0 per acre, Vaughn Sideoats Grama @ 9.0 per acre, and Little Bluestem @ 7.0 per acre. Protection The reseeded area will be protected from grazing and disturbance until it is stabilized and grasses are fully established.