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0 <br /> Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> August 10, 1981 <br /> Page 6 <br /> intent of the law except in certain final land use choices . In <br /> addition, this species does not protect against slope erosion. <br /> Therefore, the mixture- must be changed. <br /> The final land use as revised will be partly industrial <br /> and partly recreational . Two aspects of this land use need to be <br /> addressed in the revegetation of the area. First , it is unlikely <br /> the pit slopes around the outer perimeter of the lakes will under- <br /> go development . Therefore, these slopes could be returned to a <br /> more natural setting. Second, the industrial site will be <br /> developed at some time , but it is uncertain exactly when such <br /> development will occur. In the event the development does not <br /> occur within a year of completion of mining and backfilling, <br /> a contingency reclamation plan has been designed to protect the <br /> soil surface. <br /> Lake Shore Reclamation <br /> The outer lake shores will be planted with grasses , a legume <br /> and scattered trees . This will provide an excellent cover and <br /> erosion control capability as well as a pleasant view from the <br /> industrial area. The lake slopes and level 'areas behind the <br /> slopes will be planted with the following seed mixture: <br /> Species Rate (Lbs PLS/acre)* <br /> Intermediate Wheatgrass 4 <br /> Streambank Wheatgrass, Sodar 3 <br /> Fairway Crested Wheatgrass 1 <br /> Smooth Brome 1 <br /> Alfalfa, Ranger (innoculated) 1 <br /> 10 <br /> *Drilled rate; if broadcast , all <br /> rates will be doubled. <br /> The mixture will be planted between March 15 and April 15 . <br /> It will receive initial fertilization at one-third the full rate <br /> indicated by soil tests made during the February preceding the <br /> planting. In mid-September, following the first growing season , <br /> the area will be fertilized again at the full rate indicated by <br /> the soil tests. This system will help give the grasses a start <br /> without boosting weed growth excessively and then boost the grass <br /> root growth during a time when weeds are dormant . It is anticip- <br /> ated that by using this system the Smooth Brome-Intermediate Wheat- <br /> grass combination will be effective in keeping weed growth to a <br /> minimum during the second season. If such is not the case, some <br />