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weeds. Past experience shows that some initial weed cover in the first year following <br />retopsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation effort in dry range sites. Weeds tend to provide <br />shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer and protect it from <br />wind and water erosion until the planted species gradually take over the site. <br />Monitoring the reclamation on an ongoing basis will help to assure successful reclamation. The <br />operator plans to use the local SCS office in Delta County to assist in determining the ability of <br />the reclaimed land to control erosion and any other suggestions which may enhance the <br />reclamation of the site. If minor changes or modifications are needed to the seeding and <br />reclamation plan, revision plans will be submitted to the Division as required. It is hoped that <br />the Division will provide assistance in evaluating the success of the ongoing reclamation <br />process. All areas disturbed and reclaimed and any other important items regazding the <br />reclamation will be submitted in the annual reports to the Division. <br />Pit No. 11/04 4 <br />