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Controls During Reclamation - Although most of the reclamation plan will not produce <br />very much suitable environment for either of these species to become established, certain areas in <br />the reclaimed land may contain localized microenvironments that could support these species. In <br />the course of reclamation, annual inspections in the spring or eazly summer, will check the <br />progress of revegetation and check for invading undesirable weeds, including these two species. <br />If these species aze found they will be promptly removed and that azea specifically monitored on <br />a monthly basis {during the growing season only) to check for resprouts or new plants. This will <br />continue until no further evidence of these species is found. <br />Control Methods - For the most part, physical removal will be done. If the plants are <br />found early while they are still small, they can usually be removed without doing significant <br />damage to the surrounding vegetation. Seedlings can simply be pulled up, but larger immature <br />plants may require some digging. Although labor intensive, this method is more effective than <br />the use of chemicals. <br />For lazger plants cutting the plant off at the base and quickly treating the remaining stump <br />with an herbicide specifically designed to treat stumps can be effective. However, resprouting <br />can occur, even with the use of the herbicide, and therefore repeat inspections and treatment may <br />be required. <br />The primary control methods generally involve prevention of establishment and <br />prevention of reproduction. Through frequent inspections, prompt action, and followup <br />inspections, complete control of these species should be feasible on this site. <br />Daniels Sand Pit #2 Tamarix/Rus Olive Control M-1973-007 Page 2 of 2 <br />