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EXHIBI~, Mamie and Felix Mundell Trusl"Pit #32 Reclamation Plan Methods of Seeding: Seed should be planted with a drill on all slopes of 33% (3:1) or flatter. The drill must have the capability of handling the kind and rate of seed being planted. The seed may be broadcast by hand, by mechanical spreader or by hydraulic equipment on areas that are small, to steep or not accessible for seed -drill operations. This specification does not provide for hydraulic application of seed application of seed and mulch in a single operation. Seed planted with a drill shall be covered with soil to a depth of l/4 to 3/4 inch. Seed planted by the broadcast method shall be incorporated into the surface soil, not to exceed a depth of 3/4 inch, by raking, harrowing or other proven method. Mulching: Mulching material shall be applied immediately before or after seeding. Either of the two mulching methods listed would be acceptable: 1) grass hay or cereal grain straw will be used at an application rate of 4000 Ibs per acre of air dry material with at least 50% of the mulch by weight shall be ] 0 inches or more in length. Anchor mulch immediately after distributing with a mulch crimper or disk plow 2) application of feedlot or barnyard manure must be of a type that has 60% or more by weight, heavy chunks 5 inches or more in diameter. The minimum rate of application shall be 20 tons per acre, immediately before or after seeding. Weed Control: Annual and perennial weeds will compete with grass seedlings and may cause poor stands or failures. Mowing is effective if done in a timely manner during the first two or three growing seasons. After the grass is in the third or fourth leaf stage there are several commercially available chemicals that may be applied at label rates. Contact the Baca County Weed Control District for assistance. Livestock exclusion will be practiced. Defer the seeded area for at least 2 years, until grass is established. This may require fencing.