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n <br />U <br />• <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />will be removed and deposited as depicted in Figures D.5-1 through 11 <br />(Table E.5-1). Stability of the overburden stored will be insured by <br />a combination of the effects of natural settling and the weight of the <br />earthmoving equipment. <br />Final contours in the reclaimed pit will approximate 2:1 (horizontal to <br />vertical) slopes and will blend with surrounding topography. <br />When the topsoil is replaced, it will be graded to an average depth of <br />10 to 14 inches. <br />E.5.2 Revegetation . <br />The goal of revegetation will be to return the steeper affected land (50 <br />acres) to a woodland habitat and gently sloping to level affected land <br />(450 acres) to rangeland habitat. <br />A test plot project will be initiated to evaluate plant establishment <br />planting and mulching techniques, fertilizer response, adaptation to <br />specific sites and soils as well as any other factors that manifest <br />themselves. Cotter will also be evaluating soil microbiologic techniques <br />as well as developing locally adapted sources for seed. <br />lJoody species, browse grasses and fortis will be selected to provide <br />optimum forage and to enhance wildlife habitat <br />as well as introduced species will be used. <br />Native seed and seedlings <br />E-6 <br />