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The recommended seeded species shown on Table V-12 are all perennial grasses. The objective is to <br />establish a cover of perennial grasses to stabilize the area. Native grasses, (orbs, and shrubs will <br />naturally fill-in the areas not occupied by the planted grasses. <br />The establishment of woody plants in riparian areas in combination with perennial grasses will further <br />help to stabilize the site. Plantings should be located in pockets and strips along streambanks, <br />shorelines, drainage inlets and outlets, wetland areas and floodplains. The woody plant species <br />identified on Table V-12 are readily established using dormant cuttings from adjacent wetlands. <br />Reclamation Success Criteria <br />The wetland area to be reclaimed is less than five acres. This area will be highly influenced by Kenney <br />Reservoir. The rise in water level has created a riparian environment at the alluvial well area. BME <br />did not collect baseline riparian vegetation data since none existed at the time of construction. In order <br />to have a standard for reclamation comparison purposes at the end of the mine life, BME will establish <br />a reference area at least 1 acre in size near the alluvial well area. This reference area has not been <br />determined. It will be established in consultation with the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology <br />(DMG). <br />ExhibitE-Reclamation Plan Rio Blanco Special Use Permit #81.7 September2000 <br />V-27 <br />