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shattering the rockface in order to provide variation of light and shadow. The • <br />technical issues of doing so will be examined in order to determine feasibility. <br />The visual effect of this technique will also be analyzed by the state as part of it3 <br />computer graphic analysis of visual changes at the Pikeview, the Queens <br />Canyon, and Snyder quarries. <br />C) SNYDER QUARRY: <br />The Snyder Quarry presents different reclamation requirements th<rn <br />either the Pikeview or Queens Canyon quarries. Significantly higher precipitation <br />amounts at this site, a different geology, and recently revised reclamation plans <br />which emphasize wider bench widths, should provide more favorable factors for <br />short-term and long-term revegetation. • <br />It is anticipated that additional reclamation improvements can be <br />made at the Snyder quarry. These will include revegetating the backslopes of <br />the visual benches with species that will more rapidly produce good cover for <br />visibility and address erosion control concerns. It may also include placing <br />mulch matts (i.e. agronomy blankets} on the back slopes, and/or benches, to <br />improve the environment for revegetation. Fertilizer will be used to enhance <br />vegetative growth. Mountain mahogany is adapting wel! to the berm sites at this <br />current time and should be maintained. <br />IV. CONCLUSION <br />These recommendations, reclamation guidelines and concepts are <br />intended to aid further discussions with the state, local governments and Castle <br />-s- <br />