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i ~ <br />reclamation all of the revegetated areas will be mulched with either clean straw or <br />native hay mulch. <br />(fl Shrub and Tree Plantings. Since the site is presently devoid of trees, the <br />reclamation plan will not consist of the planting any shrubs or trees on any <br />reseeded sites. Willows, Narrowleaf Cottonwoods and other wetlands species will <br />be planted along the perimeter of the two proposed wetland sites at a density of <br />one plant with one hundred foot centers as recommended by the Colorado <br />Division of Wildlife. <br />4. Prooosed Structures. The only proposed structure which will remain following <br />the cessation of all mining operations will be the proposed wetland areas. The <br />approximate configuration of these depressional ponds is shown on Map 4, Tellier <br />Gravel Pit -Reclamation Plan. Due to the irregular configuration of the mine plan <br />area the resulting shoreline will be irregular in shape, increasing the potential <br />edge effect and value of the site for wildlife. <br />5. Reclamation Plans for Dewaterina Ditches. At the commencement of mining <br />operations, the dewatering ditch, constructed prior to the initiation of all mining <br />operations will consist of an abrupt highwall, with the inside of the ditch being <br />mined away. However, since mining operations will along this axis these sites will <br />be among the first sites which will be reclaimed. The overburden materials <br />removed from the commercial gravel deposits will then be placed in these areas <br />to ensure that all final slopes are less than 3:1. <br />6. Reclamation Costs. Pursuant to instructions given to Kent Crofts by Greg Squire <br />of the Division of Minerals and Geology, no reclamation costs have been calculated <br />in connection with this permit application. During a recent meeting held in the <br />Division's offices, we were instructed not to waste our time doing this analysis <br />since the Division now has a computer program which simplifies this evaluation <br />and which they must use in the determination of the amount of the reclamation <br />bond. Since the existing access road will remain in an unimproved state, no <br />reclamation costs of this item will be necessary. The only reclamation costs which <br />will be incurred in this operation will be the regrading of the pits, reapplication of <br />topsoil and revegetation. <br />Post Minina Sloaes. The approximate configuration of the post mining slopes for <br />this site are shown on Map 4, Tellier Gravel Pit -Reclamation Plan Map. <br />Areas of Reveaetation. The areas where revegetation will be conducted are shown <br />on Map 4, Tellier Gravel Pit -Reclamation Plan Map. The areas where there will be <br />no upland vegetation established are shown on this map as areas corresponding <br />to wetland areas. <br />11 <br />