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<br />Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan (continued) <br />Native plant material on-site and especially species for trees, shrubs and wetland plants can be found <br />along the Arkansas River and be transplanted to the proposed lake areas. This particular method of <br />cuttings, seed, and root introduction is another method of obtaining plant material that can survive <br />transplanting. <br />Timetable <br />Seeding and mulching will be an ongoing operation performed each fall or early winter. At a rate of <br />2,00,000 tons per year mined, approximately 15.3 acres will be mined and reclaimed each year. <br />Weed Control <br />The operator will take measures to ensure that the reclaimed land is free ofweed infestations. Problem <br />weeds will be monitored closely each spring for the first two years following reseeding to determine <br />if they are invading the area. Weed control will be initiated if the problem becomes serious. The <br />Division will be consulted regarding any weed infestation area and any control measures prior to their <br />initiation. It may be necessary to control weeds by mowing after the first year; the feasibility of <br />chemical weed control methods will be studied should it be necessary. In addition, a combination of <br />mowing and chemical means may be needed to control the problem weeds. The plan does not <br />contemplate total weed removal on the property. Past experience shows that some initial weed cover <br />in the first year following retopsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation effort. Weeds tend to provide <br />shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer and protect it from wind <br />and water erosion until the planted species have taken hold. <br />6. Reve¢etation Success Criteria <br />It is suggested that revegetation should be deemed successful when the following areas meet the <br />specifications below: <br />1) dryland agricultural (rangeland) areas should have a live aerial cover of 45% not including annual <br />species, weeds and litter. vegetation in the reclaimed area is at least equal in extent of cover to the <br />natural vegetation of the site. Productivity should be 1000 Ibs per acre of air-dried vegetation. <br />2) wetland or shelf areas should contain a b0°fo total live cover not including annuals, weeds or litter. <br />Wetland species should comprise at least 40% of the relative cover. Productivity should be 1300 Ibs. <br />per acre of air-dried vegetation. <br />Mid-Western Farms Resources Pit Amendment 3198 9 2 <br />