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Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan (continued) • Mulching will be applied at the same time as seeding at the rate of 2000 lbs. per acre of certified weed-free straw or native hay, which will be crimped into the soil for all areas. 6. Weed Control Although weeds are a significant portion of the current vegetation on the site, B&B will take measures to ensure that the reclaimed land is free of weed infestations. Problem weeds will be monitored closely each spring for the first two yeazs to determine if they are invading the area. Weed control will be initiated if the problem becomes serious. The Division will be consulted regarding any weed infestation area and any control measures prior to their initiation. [t may be necessary to control weeds by mowing afrer the first year; the feasibility of chemical weed control methods will be studied should it be necessary. In addition, a combination of mowing and chemical means may be needed to control the problem weeds. The plan does not contemplate total • weed removal on the property. Past experience shows that some initial weed cover in the first year following retopsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation effort. Weeds tend to provide shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer and protect it from wind and water erosion until the planted species have taken hold. 7. ReveEgtatioo Success Criteria [t is suggested that revegetation should be deemed successful when the vegetation in the reclaimed area has at least 100% of the perennial cover of the existing azea with a 90% confidence interval. The SCS report shows a total existing cover of 25%, but does not distinguish what percent of this cover are annuals and weeds. Site investigations show that weeds do comprise a significant portion of the total cover. B&B will disregard the weed and annual content on the existing site and commits to restore 90% of the 25% cover or 22.5% for final reclamation. Carol Ann Permit CDMG Application 31