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USDA United States Natural Resources Simla Field Office <br />~~~- Department of Conservation 504 Wshington Ave <br />_ Agriculture Service PO Box 188 <br /> (NRCS) Simla, CO 80835 <br />Telephone: 719 541-2358 http://www.co.nros.usda.gov Fax: 719 541-3061 <br />Site Preparation: Reclamation of the pit should be made by smoothing all <br />banks to no more that Z:1 slopes and should be flatter where feasible and <br />practical. The topography should be made smooth with no spoil piles or pits <br />present. The area may be terraced along the contour to help stabilize the <br />soil and prevent excess erosion protection. Dave Schuler may put trees in the <br />terraced areas as part of the reclamation. <br />Grass Seeding: Area being reseeded should be treated as a critical area <br />planting. When area is being reclaimed by broadcasting rather than drilled, <br />the rates computed shall be doubled to meet seeding recommendations. The <br />seedbed should be well settled and firm but friable for seed placement. Soils <br />that have been over-compacted by equipment should be tilled to break up <br />rooting restrictive layers, then harrowed, rolled or packed to prepare the <br />required firm seedbed. Grasses should be drilled using a grass drill from <br />November 1" - April 30`" prior to a period of anticipated moisture and after <br />all other treatment is completed. Recommended planting depth is %z" to ~.". See <br />the attached seeding recommendation (CO-ECS-S) for species amount and variety <br />to use. <br />Fertilizer: Manure can be spread on the prepared surface at the rate of 30 <br />tons per acre; or nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer can be applied and <br />incorporated at a rate of 90 lbs per acre each. Time of application should be <br />immediately prior to seeding. If nitrogen and phosphorus are applied, a <br />native hay or straw mulch will have to be spread and crimped into the soil at <br />a rate of 9000 1bs per acre after fertilizing. Mulch should stick 6" out of <br />the soil. These measures will help control wind and water erosion until grass <br />becomes established. <br />Weed control should be maintained on the site during grass establishment. <br />Planted sites shall be protected from trampling and grazing until plants are <br />well established. In heavy-use areas, critical area plantings should be <br />protected by fencing or barriers. <br />No grazing should be allowed until there is a lush stand and none before at <br />least two growing seasons. Total area to be seeded should include all <br />disturbed areas. <br />At the end of two years the success of the seeding should be evaluated. If it <br />is determined that an insufficient stand of grass is present the area should <br />be reseeded. If I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to <br />contact me. <br />Sin rely, <br />Lana K Pearson <br />District Conservationist <br />Simla Field Office <br />The Natural Resources Conservation Service works hantl-in-hand with <br />[he American people to conserve natural resources on private lantls AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER <br />