PERMFILE100724

• Permit No: M1980047
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Section_Exhibit Name: EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

infiltration and reduce surface runoff. Such activities will
be conducted parallel to the topographic contour. The micro-
relief so produced increases soil/water availability in the small
depressions, creates shaded areas, and reduces wind action in
the depressions. These are all critical to seed germination
and seedling establishment.
If required, various conditioners and neutralizers may be used
to modify the seedbed conditions, enhance vegetative growth,
and ensure successful establishment of a vegetative cover. The
possible ameliorative soil treatments proposed include mulching
and/or fertilizing with an appropriate formula as indicated by
soil analysis.
SEEDING AND MULCHING TECHNIQUES
• Prepared seedbed surfaces will be planted during the first normal
period for favorable planting either in early spring or late fall
as the areas become available. A number of considerations were
made in selecting plant species to be seeded. These include the
native species listed in Exhibit J, the geographical range of the
species, soils, aspect, and season of growth. In addition, the
research results discussed in the section entitled Processed
Shale Reclamation Research were used to determine those species
best suited for establishment on the processed shale embankment.
Plants that provide. a quick, permanent and protective cover were
given priority. It was decided that the principal components of
the planting mixtures will be grasses since they. are usually the
most effective plant materials for controlling erosion in the
early stages of reclamation. Shrub seedlings and some legumes
will also be planted upon the new surfaces. The shrubs will
create a protective canopy and will help build up the surface
organic litter which will help control erosion and surface runoff.
Nitrogen-fixing legumes will increase soil fertility on disposal
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