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<br />October 23, 2001 <br />Watson Ranches <br />Meeker, Colorado 81641 <br />Dear Diana: <br />Cooperative Extension <br />Colorado State University <br />Rio Blanco County Extension Office <br />County Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 270 <br />Meeker, Colorado 81641 <br />Ph. (970)878-4093 <br />Fax (970) 878-4095 <br />Western ?.nnex <br />17497 Hwy. 64 <br />Rangely, Colorado 81648 <br />Ph. (970)675-2417 <br />Fax (970)675-5211 <br />After looking over the situation at your gravel pit, I feel we have two main goals, namely livestock <br />and wildlife use. The site is one that will require more flexibility in species selection and planting <br />times than a typical dry land pasture. <br />Site: The following grass varieties are selected based on their ability to establish short term or long <br />term, sustain livestock grazing and establish ground cover. Normally I would use only 2 to 3 types <br />of grass, however in difficult sites like this a prefer using several types of grasses. This enables each <br />grass to respond according to its individual performance characteristics. Refer to enclosed <br />information for individual grass descriptions and characteristics. Note: green underline indicates <br />good traits, red indicates poor traits for drv sites with limited soil cover. <br />• Western Wheat grass: PLS 3.5 pounds per acre <br />• Intermediate Wheat grass: PLS 3 pounds per acre <br />• Slender Wheat grass: PLS 3 pounds per acre <br />• Pubescent Wheat grass: PLS 3 pounds per acre <br />• Russian Wild Rye: PLS 2 pounds per acre <br />• Sheep Fescue: PLS .5 pounds per acre <br />Total pounds of pure live seed per acre 15 (fifteen). Estimated cost $42 per acre for seed. <br />How to plant? In your circumstance you could drill into the top soil or broadcast the seed and <br />harrow the seed in. Drilled seed will have a higher success rate. Fall planted grass will take <br />advantage of eazly spring moisture. Try to avoid grazing the first yeaz. <br />[ hope this will be beneficial to you. [f you have any questions please give me a call. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Bill Ekstrom <br />Extension Agent (Ag. & 4-H/Youth) <br />Colorado titate L'niversin~, U.S. Departmem o(Agnculture and Rio Blanco Counrv cooperating. <br />Cooperative Exteroiun programs are available m all without discrimination. <br />