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'Cooperative ExterExtension %l 010 d <br /> *CdOrado State University . FKh'l b;�- � pagQ, 5 <br /> s 0 <br /> !�! University <br /> 619 Main 1001 North 2nd County Courthouse Annex <br /> P.O. Box 20.000-5028 Friendship Hall 5th and Palmer <br /> \ I Grand Junction.CO 81502-SO28 Montrose,CO 81401 Delta,CO 81416 <br /> yyyff (303)244-1834 (303)249-3935 (303)874-3519 <br /> Reply to: <br /> RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR. <br /> RECLAMATION SITES r <br /> (ROADSIDES, UTILITIES, SURFACE MINING, CUT/FILL SLOPES) <br /> IN THE TRI RIVER AREA <br /> (DELTA, MESA, MONTROSE, AND OURAY COUNTIES) <br /> A. WAYNE COOLEY <br /> AREA EXTENSION AGENT (SOIL & CROP SCIENCE) <br /> TRI RIVER AREA <br /> COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION <br /> JOHN MURRAY <br /> RANGE CONSERVATIONIST <br /> NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) <br /> MONTROSE, COLORADO <br /> DENNIS GORSETT <br /> SOIL CONSERVATIONIST <br /> NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) <br /> GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO <br /> LAND PREPARATION: Surface Mining - The first step .to be taken in <br /> an area that will need to be reclaimed is to stockpile the <br /> topsoil for use when reseeding. The top 611. to 2411 (depending on <br /> availability) of topsoil and/or overburden shall be stockpiled <br /> and replaced in its original profile prior to revegetation. <br /> Roadsides, Utilities, Cut/Fill Slopes - Replace the disturbed <br /> soil as close to the original soil profile as possible prior to <br /> revegetation. <br /> The disturbed area iat will be reseeded should have slopes that <br /> are no greater thl , a 3 to 1 ratio (33% slope) . <br /> Activities that create considerable soil compaction (e.g. gravel <br /> pits and roadsides) , a ripping operation of 8 to 10 inches should <br /> take place before replacing the top soil. The scarification <br /> process on highly compacted soils provides at least two benefits. <br /> Fracturing the soil allows for root penetration and forms pockets <br /> for capturing moisture. <br /> After the topsoil is replaced, a firm seedbed is required before <br /> planting grass seed. A common cause of seeding failure is <br /> inadequate seedbed preparation. The seedbed should be firm <br /> enough to allow good seed-to-soil contact. A firm seedbed helps <br /> Colorado State University. U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. <br /> Cooperative Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. <br />