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., <br /> <br /> <br />d. Rangeland was chosen for post-mining land use because <br />there is native range on the adjoining property to the <br />north and is a good cover for preventing soil erosion and <br />providing wildlife habitat. <br />e. As per item d. <br />f. The topsoil will be seeded to the rangeland mix if not <br />replaced/redeposited for more than one growing season. <br />g. Seeding would be accomplished in the late fall to allow <br />early spring germination. <br />h. The stockpile will be seeded using a hand held <br />broadcaster. The seedbed will not be prepared. Once the <br />topsoil is redeposited following gravel mining <br />operations, the seedbed will be prepared using a <br />cultipacker and drilled with a tractor drawn Brillion <br />grass seed drill. <br />i. The seed mix was chosen by our agronomist with input from <br />the local SCS. The mix is a good selection of native and <br />drought resistant grasses that should provide good cover <br />and wildlife habitat. <br />Item 4. Exhibit F <br />a. A contour map has been included as requested. Exhibit F <br />is based on assumed thickness of the gravel to be <br />removed, i.e. at 40 feet. <br />Item 5. Exhibit G <br />a. There is adequate water from our irrigation rights <br />(Consumptive Use) to meet any water requirements that may <br />be needed for the project. <br />Item 6. Exhibit H <br />a. The SCS and Division of Wildlife was consulted regarding <br />the enclosed site. The D.O.W. has inspected the site and <br />found no threatened or endangered species. <br />Item 7. Exhibit J <br />a. The estimated average annual production for cropland on <br />or in the vicinity of the affected land is as follows: <br />Alfalfa 3.0 to 5.0 Tons/Acre <br />Corn 80 to 130 Bu./Acre <br />Malting Barley 65 to 95 Bu./Acre <br />