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3-16 <br />3.5.7 SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING <br />Return of the woody component of the vegetation will be accomplished <br />using direct seeding. Many of the species that will be planted are <br />being direct seeded by the Bureau of Land Management in the region. <br />The BLM has also recommended reducing the number of seeds per square <br />foot. BLM's observations indicate that reducing competition from <br />grasses enhances direct seeding results for shrubs and trees. <br />The main areas to be reclaimed are the mine site and along the road <br />where juniper woodland existed previously. These areas will have <br />reclaimed slopes greater than 3H IV and will be broadcast seeded. <br />To reduce competition from grasses and forbs, broadcast seeding will <br />be at the rate of 100 seeds per square footer The seed mixes to be <br />• used in each vegetation type are shown in Table 3.4-1. <br />Consultation with other sources has revealed that the primary tree <br />species, Utah Juniper and Pinyon Pine are not readily available as <br />tublings for transplant. Seeds of these species can be collected on <br />special order and could be harvested from nearby sources given a <br />"good" growing season. Harvesting seed locally for direct planting <br />will allow the establishment of trees that are adapted to the local <br />conditions. Salt Creek intends to plant the tree seeds in <br />depressions or contour furrows hat will enhance the moisture in the <br />seed bed near the seeds. This should allow for the establishment of <br />vegetation densities that meet or exceed premining conditions. <br />J <br />MR-a9 6/1/92 <br />