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' / J~ • <br /> <br />' <br /> Reclamation 1•Ieeds <br />1 <br /> 1. Aft er mining operations the following steps are needed. <br /> A. Side slopes should be flatter than 3:1. Slopes of 6:1 or <br /> flatter are much more desirable for greater success in <br />' re-establishment of vegetation and operation of equipment. <br /> B, Excess water from adjacent areas should not be allowed to <br /> flow onto the area unless erosion control practices are <br /> implemented. <br /> C, Length of slope should be properly controlled to prevent <br />' <br />D, erosion. <br />Topsoil is needed on sites having exposed soil surfaces <br /> low in organic material and texture classification of <br /> clay loam or heavier. This need increases significantly <br /> if the soils are inherently dry, if the slopes are <br /> greater than 6:1 and if the slope aspect is south or <br /> southwest. Topsoil should be applied after shaping and <br /> tilled to a depth of 6 inches binding topsoil to eristing <br />' soil. <br /> 2. Fertilization <br />' A. Fertilizer of not less than 40 lbs. nitrogen and 40 lbs. <br /> phosphous should be applied unless a soil analysis indicates <br /> sufficient amounts of these elements, Application of <br /> fertilizers should be immediately prior to or at the time <br />` of seeding. <br /> 3. Seedbed Preperation <br />' A, The seedbed should be prepared immediately following all <br /> earth moving operations prescribed in the engineering and <br /> landscape design. <br />' $. All rocks, trash and other debris that will interfere with <br /> seeding should be removed, Till the ground to a depth of <br /> 4 to 6 inches. If the seedbed is prepared immediately <br /> following construction this operation can usually be omitted, <br />' except on fresh cut areas that have not otherwise been <br /> disturbed. Apply fertilizer, seed and mulch, if needed. <br />' 4. hfulching <br /> A, A mulch may be needed to conserve moisture, prevent <br /> crusting, reduce runoff and erosion and help establish <br />' a plant cover. <br /> B. Mulching material should be applied immediately before or <br /> after seeding, <br /> C. Either one of the mulching methods listed below would be <br />' acceptable. <br /> <br /> <br />I <br />