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.,dGGESTED SOLUTIONS CONTINUf.~ <br />3. After mining of gravel ceases the banks should be sloped to 3:1 slopes or flatter. <br />South and sou[hwest facing slopes should be sloped to 5:1 or flatter slopes. <br />4. 1'he sloped banks should then be capped with 6 to 12 inches of soil in preparation for <br />seeding. The seedbed. should be well settled and firm', bui friable enough so that <br />the seed may be drilled [o the recommended depth. <br />5. Recommended grass species are Western wheatgrass, Blue grams, Indian ricegrass, <br />and Crested wheatgrass. A small amount of winter fat is also recommended. Refer <br />to form CO-ECS-S for seeding rates and grass varieties. Grain straw mulch should <br />be applied ac the rate of 4000 pounds per acre over the seeded area and crimped. <br />6. The seeded area should be deferred from grazing for at least two years or until the <br />seedlings are well established. <br />~: <br />.. ;'. <br />e'; .fe',9r~ <br />x? <br />. ~~ <br />~.. ~{ <br />';.,• <br />y. <br />`:.. <br /> <br />i <br />F~ .. :.;;.. .. <br />'i <br />~. :: <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />. ~ ,J.,, Yl <br />~:~ <br /> ;~ <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />y <br />