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3-14 <br />3.5.2 SEED MIXTURE <br />' The revegetation seed mixtures are listed in Table 3.4-]. The mixes <br />are designed for each specific vegetation type that occurs in the <br />disturbed area. Each mix takes into account the type of vegetation <br />desired, soil conditions and the orientation of the area to be <br />reclaimed. Three vegetation types are to be disturbed by the mining <br />activities. They include juniper woodland, greasewood shrubland, <br />and big sagebrush shrubland. The reclamation seed mixes developed <br />are specific to each vegetation type. In some areas, seed size may <br />dictate that a further breakdown of the mix be made to accommodate <br />the various planting requirements for the seed types. The species <br />prevailing in each site will be representative of the predisturbance <br />vegetation types. <br />• 3.5.3 SEEDING TECHNIQUES AND RATES <br />Seed will be planted using either broadcast or a seed drill. If <br />broadcast, the seed mix will be spread at the rate that will deposit <br />approximately 100 seeds per square foot of the mix to be used. A <br />discussion of seeding rates for areas containing shrubs and trees is <br />contained in Section 3.5.7. Following broadcasting, a chain drag or <br />similar implement will be used to improve seed cover. <br />Where drill seeding is used, the mix will be planted at the rate <br />that will deposit about 70 seeds per square foot. The drill to be <br />used will be a rangeland drill with depth bands (1/2 inch), double <br />disk furrow openers, and packer wheels, or a grain drill equipped in <br />a similar fashion. <br />rR-o9 s/1/s2 <br />