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<br />1 <br />W:Lldlife <br />Tlie proposed reclamation plan does not propose to create wildlife <br />habitat. There are no known endangered species in the area. All <br />' activities will be planned considering the safety and protection <br />of wildlife on the property. The reclamation plan does call for <br />preservation of trees and wetlands located within the oxbows of <br />' Si:. Vrain Creek. Some species may be temporarily displaced by <br />tl~e mining activities. They are expected to reestablish with no <br />d:Lfficulty after mining and reclamation has been completed. <br />' Topsoiling <br /> Ttie existing topsoil on the property consists of a 0 to 7-1/2 <br /> feet layer of sandy silty loam. The majority of grass roots are <br />' contained within the top 12 inches of soil. All topsoil will be <br /> sl;ripped prior to mining and stockpiled. Stockpiles which remain <br /> in place longer than one growing season will be seeded with a <br />' fecst growing over to minimize wind and water erosion. Handling <br /> 01` topsoil will be minimized by efficient sequencing of mining <br /> arcd reclamation through phases. <br />' Ai`.ter mining has passed through an area, non-marketable material <br /> will be replaced at an even depth of 12 to 18 inches along <br />' shorelines and graded. Soil amendments are not proposed due to <br />tkie rich organic content of this river bottom topsoil. However, <br /> if they are determined necessary by the SCS, they will be used to <br /> enhance plant growth. <br />1 <br /> Reveaetation <br />' TG~e reclamation plan will revegetate all disturbed areas with <br />aF~propriate seed mixes to minimize erosion, re-establish natural <br />terrain and create usable farm land. Reseeding of the property <br />' will be done after topsoil is replaced in accordance with <br />accepted planting practices. <br />All grass seeds will be planted with a grass drill equipped with <br />' depth bands and press wheels. Seed will be planted approximately <br />one-half inch deep and xill be drilled between November 1 and <br />AFril 1. The grass seed mix includes drought resistant varieties <br />' and will be planted either in early spring or fall to insure <br />germination <br />If a significant invasion of noxious weeds occurs, the area will <br />be mowed periodically for control. Weeds will be mowed when they <br />reach a height of 6 to 12 inches throughout the first growing <br />season. Mechanical control will be used as a first priority. <br />' Chemical methods will only be used if no other alterative <br />produces acceptable results. <br />E-3 <br />