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<br />3.1.8 Wildlife: <br />n <br />~~ <br />(1) The operator will consider the safety and protection of wildlife on site - if any. <br />No described critical periods or species are known for this site. <br />(2) Habitat management is not part of the reclamation plan for this project. It does not appeaz that <br />there are any unique opportunities to enhance habitat. <br />3.1.9 Topsoiling <br />(1) The topsoil or growth media will be segregated to help prevent deterioration and erosion. If <br />topsoil of growth media is to remain in stockpile for more than 1 growing season, an SCS <br />recommended vegetative cover shall be employed so that the topsoil or growth media is protected <br />from erosion, remains free of any contamination by toxic oracid-forming material, and is in a usable <br />condition for reclamation. <br />(2) There is no woody vegetation on the mining site to be affected. <br />(3) The topsoil or growth media will be stockpiled on the perimeter of the pit azea and located so as <br />to be undisturbed by ongoing mining operations. These stockpiles have been included in the affected <br />azea and will be reclaimed as per the plan. <br />(4) The applicant finds that it is better operationally to move topsoil only once. There is less <br />degeneration of the material as well as being more economical. Topsoil or growth media in this <br />operation will only be handled once. <br />(5) This plan is designed to leave a level pit floor when reclaimed, which precludes any slippage. <br />There will be no backfilled surfaces to be compacted or scazified. There will be no heavy textured <br />spoil surfaces on this site. <br />(6) Both the applicant and the Lessor feel that the topsoil or growth media on site is of sufficient <br />quality for revegetation equal to that existing before mining. There is no more suitable materials for <br />revegetation on site. <br />(7) The topsoil or growth media will be replaced evenly over the site at depth of 4"-8" and will <br />average 6" where available. 40# available N & P will be applied per acre, as recommended by the <br />SCS. <br />(8) There are no vegetative material or piles to be dealt with in reclamation of this site. <br />E-4 <br />