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time will not permit accurate testing of nutrient levels prior to <br />seeding. The fertilization can he done either before or after seeding, <br />• but it is important that if it is done after seeding then it should <br />occur within qne week of =_eedinq. <br />Pre-emergent weed control should NAT be used as it will not only <br />act to prevent the weeds from growing but also most of the desirable <br />species. Weed control, if used at all, should occur after the <br />vegetation has become reasonably well established. Weed control in <br />these sails is not recommended unless the weed growth is so strong it is <br />clearly interferring with the development of the vegetation. In sandy <br />soils, the often rapid weed growth in the first two years is of greater <br />benefit than detriment. It provides cover and helps to control wind <br />erasion better than even the hest mulches. After the first two years <br />the density of weeds usually declines very rapidly unless the land is <br />• redisturbed. If a weed control program is instituted, it should be very <br />carefully considered as certain control methods will eliminate the <br />valuable legumes in the revegetation program. Therefore, the best <br />control in this case would 6e a mechanical method, namely, mowing. <br />Mulches on this site will not be used except in very special <br />circumstances. Those circumstances will include any situation where <br />unusually dry, steep, and erosive slopes are encountered. These <br />conditions should be avoided as they will not revegetate well under any <br />circumstances. Put if a slope of 2:1 which is south facing and does not <br />have at least six inches of excellent topsoil on it is encountered, then <br />a mulch of 3444 to 4404 pounds per acre of weed free straw should be <br />spread after seeding and fertilizing. Alsq, an additional 44 pounds per <br />• <br />F'A6E 1~ OF 14 - EXHIBIT E <br />