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~Q~2' <br />• • <br />Received <br />Base Products ~1~~ 152000 <br />Tony F. Appelhanz <br />62339 W. LaSalle Rd. <br />970-249-3061 81401 Davison fMl°1e l~S $ Gep ~ <br />EXHIBIT' E <br />RECLAMATION PLAN <br />15 Tbs. of bulk seed is correct. Seeding broadcast or machine is identical. The only <br />dilierence is the machine has drag chains. The drag chains will be duplicated where broadcast <br />is used. I changed the amount of topsoil applied to 3" because I figured only the amount of <br />topsoll available. As for suIDcient depth over the gravel layer for the drill to operate, small grains <br />(which is what the drill is designed for) is only planted 3/4' to 1" deep for proper emergence. I'm <br />very sure 3' 15 enough for the drlll to operate in. The grass seed Is broadcast between disc <br />openers, so the small germ can push its way to the surface. The ideal soli conditions for grasses <br />and legumes are soil particles measuring between 1 / 8' to 1 / 4'. This allows the small seeds to <br />position themselves between these particles. U temperature and moisture are correct, they can <br />germinate and root In a very short time. <br />I do not intend to use manure or a mulch unless I must. I will establish a stand of <br />grass. 'the topsoll 1 will apply has what is necessary to grow grass. Th1s is not dead soil <br />removed from deep down that needs total conditioning like many of the seeded areas along our <br />highways. The highways, of course, have a more concentrated amount of moisture because of <br />the asphalt. <br />As for newcomers to the area, Amendment 24 says it all. We have those that want open <br />space but want someone else to pay for it. The land used for collateral could very well lose its <br />value. If this happens most o(us could be already over extended. <br />The scales, sheds, and mad will remain after reclamation. To reset scales etc. for such a <br />small area of pit door would not pay its way. <br />Stormwater control berms have been used on all mining to date, to not allow water to <br />run down the slope [o the east and also as a safety measure rn operating equipment on site. <br />This practlce will continue with material that will support weight when wet. To place topsoil or <br />subsoll there Is inviting disaster. Wlll this material support vegetative growth. You bet. Some <br />of my highest yields in (am~ing have been on rocky, well drained areas. However, the <br />destruction to machines is not cost eIIectlve. The dimensions will be adequate. Too large being <br />better than too small. They will remain after reclamation but will be sized uniformly to look <br />well. I have asked other operators about dimensions. 'the response ]have recefved is it must do <br />the Job intended. if you need a dimension to Hgure cu. yds., you may use your own llgures. I <br />