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.. ~. ...mow.. ...,...~ ~... ~.-...._.~~ wane rin rtx~c <br />• We recognize that the Division has legal obligations to fulfill under the state [Wining laws, and <br />understands the concern for not meeting species diversity standards. The CrMUG seed mixes do <br />not contain (orbs or woody species as would be reyuired by the Division. 'Tbe Division requires <br />the operators to "establish a diverse, effective vegetation of the same seasonal variety native to <br />the azea of disturbed land, or species that support the approved post-mining land use." <br />hi the case of Mountain Coal Company, Oxbow Mining, and Bowie Resotuces Ltd. activities, <br />the GMUG Forest Plan, land management emphasis is for livestock grazing arid wildlife habitat, <br />which are also the post-mining land uses. In addition, the Forest. Plan indicates a.itbed for <br />openings in the existing vegetation to enhance wildlife habitat and livestock use. As such,'the <br />GMUG prescribes native grass seed mixes (consisting of.palatable grass specks} to support these <br />uses and to achieve Forest Plan standards. <br />As a result of the Jttne 29 field review, the Division is in agreement with the GMUG for the. <br />prescrib'ed'grass species. 'the Division hac requested that Forest Service a]so includb several <br />species of native forbs in the seed mix. <br />By this letter, the Division and GMUG agree that the attached seed mixes will be used for <br />reclamation purposes where appropriate on NF5 (ands within the permit areas of the above- <br />mentioried mines. ~ ' <br />We appreciate the opportunhy to work with the Division on this matter, and would like a~writteh <br />response from the Division accepting this agreement. Please contact Liane:Mattsoii aY:(970)` ,=-:, _:,.. <br />8'74 6697;. of Peter Arribrose at.:(970) 527~131,if you have ariy,quesriods, - - <br />. .. <br />• - x. <br />Sincerely, <br />LL-VI K. BROXLES <br />District Rariger <br />enclasures <br />r~ <br />L <br />