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Mulches Mulch shall consist of hay or straw mulch, pest-free or weed free to the extent possible. Approximately 3U percent by weight of the mulch material shall be ten inches (10") in length or longer. Rotted, caked, decayed or moldy material will not be accepted. EXECUTION The CONTRACTOR shall give the PROJECT MANAGER at least two (2) days notice of the time and place of starting his revegetation operations and shall continue to advise as to the schedule of operations. Revegetation may take place at the completion of work at an individual opening if the CUNTRACTOR so desires. Fertil izers Immediately prior to seedbed preparation, fertilizer shall be uniformly applied over the areas designated for seeding and immediately incorporated into the soil by tillage methods as discussed below. Commercial fertilizer shall be applied at the rate of 300 pounds per acre. Seedbed Preparation The seedbed shall be firm. Trash, weeds and other debris that will interfere with seeding operations shall be removed or disposed of as approved by the PROJECT tdANAGER. On sites where equipnent can operate, the seedbed shall be adequately loosened (four to six inches (4" to 6") deep) and smoothed. Chiseling, discing, harrowing or cultipacking may be required. Work shall be done ' on the contour where practicable. On sites where equipnent cannot operate, the seedbed shall be hand-raked or otherwise prepared by hand by scarifying to a minimum depth of one inch (1") to provide a roughened surface so that seed will stay in place. Seedbed preparation shall be suspended when soil moisture conditions are not suitable for the preparation of a satisfactory seedbed as determined by the PROJECT MANAGER. Seeding The designated seed mixture type shall be drilleo uniformly on the prepared areas. Seeding shall not be done if the ground is frozen. Some areas, such as rock outcrops, etc., within the work limits may not be designated to be seeded.