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area sites. The combination of grasses, legumes, and shrubs <br />should provide diverse biological communities which will support <br />both wildlife and domestic livestock. <br />The permanent seed mixtures and seedling rates for disturbed <br />sites and the disposal area are listed in Tables E-3, E-4, and <br />E-6. Seeds of species listed in these tables are normally avail- <br />able from commercial firms. The seeding rates or seeding mixtures <br />may be varied in the future as better information is gathered, <br />both from on-site experience and other sources. <br />Grasses, legumes and some shrubs will be seeded primarily by <br />drill seeding at depths of 1/4 to 1 inch. Broadcasting of seed <br />may be utilized on small areas with hydroseeding to be used on <br />slopes steeper than 3:1 which preclude the use of farm implements. <br />Shrub seedlings (Table E-5) will be planted in conjunction with <br />• the seeding operations or at a later time depending upon weather <br />conditions and related factors. Shrub plantings will-be randomly <br />clustered and interspaced so as to form grassland clearing to <br />compliment the surrounding shrublands. <br />Planted areas will be mulched with native hay or straw following <br />drill or broadcast seeding to protect the reclaimed surfaces <br />against drying, wind and water erosion, to increase water infil- <br />tration and to provide a favorable environment for germination and <br />initial growth. If necessary, crimping or tacking will be used to <br />stablilze the hay mulch. Wood fiber mulch will be used when hydro- <br />seeding slopes steeper than 3:1. Mulches such as excelsior mats, <br />jute netting, or wood chips may be used on appropriate areas <br />following planting. If conditions warrant, a cover crop such <br />as winter wheat, annual rye or barley may be used and permanent <br />or temporary seed mixes interseeded into the standing stubble <br />during the following growing season. <br /> <br />E-32 <br />