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w <br />J <br />i <br />1 <br />i <br />I <br /> <br />II <br />i <br />1 <br />i <br /> <br />would be recorded annually. <br />These groups of native shrubs and trees would create random <br />stands for wildlife edge areas, The shrubs would supply <br />browse for wildlife in winter months and create shelter <br />areas for better utilization of the grasses. <br />Soil samples would be randomly taken or. sites that have been <br />topsoiled, These samples would be submitted to the sail lab <br />at the Colorado State University for analysis. These data <br />would b_ processed through computers along with other <br />pertinent material and CSU could recommend fertilizers, <br />Should weeds infest a reclaimed area, either mechanical or <br />chemical control ::ould be used, depending upon the area and <br />severity of infestation. <br />Streams adjacent to Energy 1 and 2 mining areas could be <br />protected from excessive siltation by sWall settling ponds <br />or gravel bar filters. All such ponds or filters would Se <br />constructed in compliance with OSM and State of Colorado <br />statutory requirements, All three streams in the existing <br />mine area are now monitored monthly, This helps create a <br />control for evaluating surface runoff effects from surface <br />mines. <br />Fences would be constructed around the area to exclude <br />grazing until vegetative stability is achieved, If grazing <br />18 <br />