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n <br />u <br />IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECLAMATION PLAN <br />Backfilling <br /> <br />After the initial cut in which overburden is deposited to one <br />side, this is the process by which overburden from each suc- <br />ceeding cut is deposited directly into the previously mined <br />cut. <br />Grading <br />This process insures that the backfill is levelled to gradients <br />that are conducive to revegetation, erosion prevention, and <br />meet specifications promulgated in the rules and regulations <br />of the Mined Land Reclamation Act. <br />Topsoiling <br />Studies indicate that saving and redistributing approximately <br />3-6 inches of firm, selected topsoils will support revegetation. <br />Topsoil in areas to be mined will be stockpiled or redistri- <br />buted in sufficient depths on areas which have been regraded. <br />Revegetation <br />TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING PRACTICES <br />SPECIES TO BE USED: Soil, exposure, plant hardiness, flooding <br />tolerance and other special requirements will be considered when <br />selecting species. Plantings which do not adapt to the site will <br />very likely fail, or growth and vigor will be reduced. Poor <br />quality plantings, which are insect and disease vulnerable will <br />result. NOTE: See Dominant Species List. <br />GRASS SEEDING <br />SPECIES TO BE USED: Soil type, available moisture and reclamation <br />land use will determine grass species and mixtures of species <br />B-7 <br />