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The final land use selected for this site is therefore compatible with current surrounding <br />uses, especially those in the immediate area of the operation. Because land use in the <br />Falcon azea is slowly shifting more toward widely dispersed (with one exception) <br />residential and away from the historical use as ranching , it is possible this selected land <br />use may become inappropriate and may need to be altered at some time in the future. <br />RULE 6 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DISCUSSION <br />Grading: The final configuration of the pit will be a swale with gradual to moderate <br />slopes and a bottom the gently slopes in two directions (see reclamation map). This <br />topography is appropriate to the rangeland use as cattle do not require extremely flat <br />slopes for grazing. <br />Maximum slope gradients will be steeper than 3:1. This gradient will be capable of <br />retaining topsoil and producing sufficient growth density to control erosion. Steeper <br />slopes would be difficult to revegetate sufficiently to control erosion, even on north <br />facing slopes. In addition, the 3:1 slopes can be traversed by seeding equipment if drill <br />seeding is selected as the planting method. <br />No toxic or acid forming materials occur on this site. Because the site is not a permanent <br />work site refuse will not be a problem. The site will be kept clean. <br />Water Resources: Water control within this operation will not result in any adverse <br />effects on water quality or water flow through this area. Essentially, the final topography <br />will result in little if any change in the historical flow patterns through this area. The use <br />of a very gently sloping pit floor leading to the outlets will result in minimal sediment <br />loads to adjacent lands. No ground water will be encountered in the operation. Therefore, <br />the operation and its reclamation will not have any impacts on ground water resources. <br />Wildlife Resources: The wildlife resource in this area is very limited. Little needs to be <br />accomplished to provide for the wildlife resources. Much of the resource that was <br />originally here is being impacted by the encroachment of homes into this azea. It should <br />be noted that much of the resource is adapting to the changes in their habitat. The <br />revegetation plan will provide sufficient cover and food resource for the most common <br />species of animals found in this azea. The return of this site to grazing uses will provide <br />habitat for wildlife even though this is not the direct intent of the plan. <br />TogsoilinQ and Growth Media: Topsoil salvage will produce piles of soil around the <br />perimeter of the pit area and at the top of the final slopes. This makes it convenient for <br />placement of topsoil on the slopes and those portions of the pit bottom that are to be <br />revegetated. A majority of the pit bottom is to be revegetated. The soil will be pushed <br />over the graded slope to a minimum depth of 6-inches. If more soil is available and is not <br />