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Fertilizer and other soil amendments will not be used in conjunction with the reclamation <br />plan for this mine site. <br />Vegetation present on the site shall be stripped with the topsoil materials and regraded <br />with the topsoil in the reclaimed condition. <br />Reveygtstlon <br />The planned revegetation for the shoreline areas is expected to establish a diverse, <br />effective and long-lasting vegetative cover capable of self regeneration without continued <br />dependence on irrigation, soil amendments, or fertilizer. The revegetation will be at least <br />equal in extent in cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area along the <br />Arkansas River. The species presented below under reclamation details are a vegetation <br />mix that has been accepted for similar reclamation on sites near this operation. <br />The operator will use some forest planting in conjunction with this reclamation plan. The <br />woody vegetation immediately adjacent to the Arkansas River is the predominant woody <br />• vegetation associated with this site and will remain. The area targeted for mining and <br />lake construction will be partially forested. <br />The final reclamation will be irrigated cropland, lakes, wetlands, grassland, and wooded <br />areas. The amount of land left surrounding the lake system will be sufficient to support <br />wildlife. In any case, the slopes utilized at the site would present no obstacle to animals <br />and waterfowl using the reclaimed land. <br />The grass revegetation mix has been used with success very near this site on prior <br />reclamation for mining operations. The mix is well suited for the area's environmental <br />factors including precipitation, temperature, wind, soil, and slope. <br />Site preparation for establishment of the vegetative cover will be accomplished by certain <br />forms of mechanical soil conditioning. These include scarifying of compacted areas such <br />as haul routes, plant site areas, and stockpile areas. This should also include mulching <br />along the lake system shoreline as reclamation occurs. <br />Weed control will be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever <br />invasion of a reclaimed area by other species seriously threatens continued development <br />of the revegetation cover. Weed control shall also be used when weeds on-site threaten <br />further spread of serious weed pests to nearby areas. <br />E-4 <br />