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RECLAMATION PLAN <br />Topsoil and overburden will be stockpiled together south of the mining area, but inside the <br />affected land boundary. Once the mining is completed it is a matter of hauling the soil around to the <br />east side and spreading the soil westward down the finished slope. <br />Soil will be spread over the entire slope of the mined area to a minimum depth of eight (8) <br />inches. It is very likely that there will be considerably more soil than is needed to cover the slope to <br />the required depth. If that excess soil can be used effectively elsewhere to reclaim other finished <br />slopes (or in the creation of the reservoir) then it can be hauled to those locations. Otherwise, all of the <br />soil should be used on these slopes. <br />Absolutely no fertilizer will be used to amend the soil taken from this area, whether the soil is <br />used here or elsewhere. Based on the abundant weed growth that is also very persistent, fertilization <br />will only add to the weed problems and make the infestation stronger. <br />REVEGETATION: <br />HERBACEOUS VEGETATION- Revegetation ofthis site will not be difficult, except for <br />possibly the south facing slope of the temporary reclamation on the north side of the Little Johnson <br />azea. The slopes, even if steeper than shown on the Reclamation Plan Maps (Exhibits F-1 and F-2), <br />will be gradual over nearly all of the site. Furthermore, with the groundwater not far below the surface <br />it is likely that, once established, the vegetation will grow strongly. Following is the seed mixture <br />specifically designed for this area. This mixture is similar to the mixtures to be used elsewhere, but <br />has some ingredients that are more appropriate for this situation. <br />The seeding rates indicated here are for drill seeding. In the event this seed mixture is <br />broadcast the quantity of seed should be increased by two times. For the final revegetation, drill <br />seeding is recommended everywhere except on steeper slopes on the north and south sides where <br />equipment may not be allowed to work safely. If broadcast seeding is used the soil surface should <br />be thoroughly and deeply harrowed or disced immediately prior to seeding. <br />Daniels Sand Pit #2 -Little Johnson Amendment - M-9s~3-oo~ Exhibit E Page 4 <br />