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described in the Savage and Savage site assessment, Exhibit H of this application, the <br />proposed reclamation plan may improve wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix and <br />plantings will create improved cover, foraging, roosting, and nesting areas for wildlife. The <br />water area within the reservoir will serve as habitat for waterfowl and other bird species <br />and the fringes of the reservoir will be used by mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian <br />species. Control and/or removal of noxious and weedy species during the project and the <br />replacement of desirable graminoid, forb, shrub and tree species during reclamation will <br />result in enhancement of wildlife habitat on the project site. <br />Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling: Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. <br />Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and <br />located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once <br />stockpiled, topsoil shall be rehandled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in <br />place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover, as outlined on the <br />Reclamation Plan Map, as soon as possible to minimize erosion. <br />Section 3.1.10 Revegetation: In those areas where revegetation is part of the <br />reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, <br />effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without <br />continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to <br />the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. The proposed seed-mix and plantings for <br />reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F of this application. <br />Section 3.1.118uildings and Structures: Please refer to the enclosed Reclamation Plan <br />included in Exhibit F. <br />Section 3.1.11 Signs and Markers: The Operator will post appropriate signage at the <br />entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing, or proximity <br />to existing County roads. <br />(d) Plans for topsoil segregation, preservation and replacement; for sta6flization, <br />compaction and grading ofspoil; and for revegetation. <br />Topsoil will be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil not needed for <br />reclamation may be sold or removed from the site. For reclamation, topsoil will be <br />replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a <br />manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected land and protects areas outside <br />the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall <br />be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. <br />Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. For <br />example, final grading of the reservoir above the high water line will replace material at a <br />maximum 3:1 slope to meet the grade at the top of the banks. Topsoil will be uniformly <br />placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining, above the anticipated high water line. <br />The minimum thickness shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade, consistent <br />with existing topsoil depths on-site. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and <br />surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the <br />purpose. <br />Hall-Irwin Corporation -Long Resource - MLRB 112 Permit Application <br />Exhibit E - 3 <br />