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RECLAMATION PLAN (changed) <br />Dragging the seeded area after broadcast seeding is beneficial but is not absolutely necessary <br />IF seeding is done within a few (less than 5) days after soil distribution. If seeding occurs after that <br />time then dragging after seeding, in addition to the loosening of the soil prior to seeding, will be <br />done to insure good seed burial. <br />Tree planting on the erosion control terraces wilt be with Pinon Pine and Rocky Mountain <br />Juniper. Both of these are major components of the existing vegetation. Although Ponderosa Pine is <br />present in the natural vegetation, it tends to be very spotty and not a significant part of the total tree <br />canopy. These trees will be planted on the crest of the terraces (not on the uphill, wet side of the <br />terrace). They will be planted on approximately 8 foot centers. The pattern of planting will be done <br />such that large masses of juniper or large masses of pinon is avoided in the final vegetation. That is, <br />the tree plantings should be very thoroughly mixed to create a more or less randomized distribution <br />of each of the species while avoiding planting of more than about a half dozen of each species next <br />to each other. Precise alternation (piiion-juniper-pinon-juniper etc.) along each terrace will also be <br />avoided. No tree planting will occur in the fall of the year. All tree planting will be done in the <br />spring. No irrigation will be applied, but catchment basins around each tree will be installed. <br />Adding polymer to the soil will be optional. Previous experience has shown with these species, <br />polymer can actually reduce growth by creating a soil that is somewhat too damp near the roots. As <br />these species prefer dry soils and have well developed moisture conservation strategies, adding <br />supplements to the soil that makes the soil wetter is often not necessary. Trees to be planted will be <br />the tublings produced by the Colorado State Forest Service (average about 12" tall). No large or <br />even small balled and burlaped trees will be planted. Protection from animals will not be provided <br />as these species are generally not bothered by animals due to their strong odor and bitter taste. <br />Management (no modifcations> <br />Management of the reclamation will involve primarily two activities. First will be the <br />control of erosion. As the gradients on the mountain top and within the quarry are quite gentle and <br />steep slopes will only be present around the perimeter of the quarry area, erosional damages should <br />not be severe. Nevertheless, backfilled slopes around the quarry edge, especially south facing ones, <br />may be subject to rilling and gullying. Control of any erosional damages will be done on as needed <br />basis. <br />The second and more important management action will include weed control. This will be <br />implemented not only after reclamation but also during mining. It is known that Spotted Knapweed <br />already occurs within the quarry area, no doubt introduced as part of previous mining. Control of <br />this and other noxious weeds immediately upon discovery of their presence is important to limiting <br />the amount of weed control required after seeding has been completed. <br />BUIIdIUgS and StCUCtUCeS (no modifications) <br />Modern Buildings and Structures: There are no modern buildings or structures on or near the site. <br />Historical Structures: There are the remains of some old ranch shacks present near the affected <br />land. The nearest is about a mile to the east of Phase 1 and perhaps a '/a mile south of Phase 2. <br />There are no historical structures present within either of the phases defined in this permit. <br />Table Mountain Quarry -Castle Concrete Company Exhibit E (Amendment 11 Page 7 <br />