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<br />United States <br />f~§ Department of <br />~ ~ Agriculture <br />October 22, 1990 <br />Soil <br />Conservation <br />Service <br />Mr. Wayne Mitchell <br />PAGE 3 <br />6. Mulching: After seeding is completed and if a cover crop is not used to <br />seed into, then a mulch should be used. Apply 20 tons of dried manure <br />on the area to be revegetated. About 607 of the manure, by weight, should <br />be chunks of 5 inches or more in diameter. In place of manure, one could <br />use about 4000 pounds per acre of straw or mulch. It's best to use forage <br />sorghum residue or hay. This mulch should be anchored "crimped" into the <br />soil. <br />7. Weed Control: Weed control is necessary to insure a successful seeding. <br />Weeds can be controlled by chemicals or by mowing. If herbicides are <br />used, DO NOT SPRAY UNTIL THE GRASS SEEDLINGS ARE AT LEAST FOUR INCHES <br />TALL. If mowing is used, CLIP WEEDS WHEN THEY ARE 8" TO 12" TALL, LEAVING <br />A 3" TO 4" STUBBLE HEIGHT. DO NOT CLIP OFF THE TOPS OF THE NEW GRASS <br />SEEDLINGS. <br />8. Grazing: If buildings are to be built on the level area that is mined, <br />then slopes should be protected and grazing prohibited. <br />Should you need additional information, please feel free to contact this <br />office, 822-5242. <br />Sincerely, <br />Eu ene Backhaus <br />Acting, District Conservationist <br />Enc: soil maps <br />soil descriptions <br />0 <br />