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Burnin .Burning can be a useful tool for weed control, however it may not be practical <br />within the permit area of the mine. It may be possible to use this approach on some of the areas <br />that will not be mined or possibly on sites that have been reclaimed. Burning releases nutrients <br />that are tied up in plant litter and tends to favor development of grasses rather than broad-leaved <br />species. Additionally, it temporarily reduces vegetation cover, such that populations of perennial <br />weedy forb species are more readily seen and can be more easily treated with herbicides. Open <br />burning may require obtaining permits from the County Health Department. If burning is used as <br />a control technique, it will be done during the spring season. <br />Control of weed species at the Nelson Pit will include: monitoring; herbicide application <br />and mowing. <br />