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<br />' 9) Where adverse characteristics of the surface, not feasibly remedied by artificial measures, <br />would seriously inhibit plant growth, planting will be delayed or provided on substitute <br />~ acres to be determined at that time based on agreement with the Division or Board. <br />10) Where appropriate (e.g., areas exhibiting sufficient soil moisture content) willows shall <br />be planted. Willow cuttings will be obtained from adjacent areas so that ecotypically- <br />adapted stock is used on the site. Stems will be cut in 12- to 18-inch lengths and 1/2 to <br />1 1/2 inch diameter. A straight cut will be made at the top beneath branches, and a <br />diagonal cut will be made at the bottom. Stems must be cut and planted (sprigged) the <br />same day and the bottom kept moist. A hole will be punched into the soil with a <br />planting bar and a minimum of 3/4 of the stem placed into the soil using a 1-2 foot <br />spacing. The soil will then be tamped around the cutting. Spring planting is <br />recommended. <br />' Revegetation Monitoring: <br />Species cover (percent foliar cover of the ground) and shrub density (number individuals <br />' per unit area) will be measured each year to assess reclamation success. Point intercepts <br />and belt transects along a transect line will be used to obtain these data. The reclaimed <br />' area will be compared to an adjacent, unmined area, and plant cover and shrub density <br />used as the criteria to assess revegetation success. <br />,~ Buildings and Structures: <br />' No buildings or structures are currently located within, or near, the gravel mining area. <br />' Signs and Markers: <br />1) A sign will be posted at the entrance to the gravel mine site, and will be visible from the <br />access road, showing the operator's name; a statement that a reclamation permit has been <br />issued for the operation by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit <br />number. <br />2) The boundaries of the affected area will be clearly delineated by placement of monuments <br />or other markers. <br /> <br /> i rim 13 <br /> <br /> <br />