1980-02-10_PERMIT FILE - M1978352

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introduction The .stand and gravel pit o.cned by Nottingham Sand & gravel Company is located west of Eagle , Colorado. Access to Lhe site is from C . S . Highway 6 . The 28 . 86 acre parcel is located loutt of the Eagle Fiver and immediately north of C . S . Highway 6 . The following revegetation plan outlines the process to be followed to restore the site to a character consistent with the surrounding terrain . As an area is completed to final ex- cavation grade, it will be revegetated according to the herein contained recommendations . Finish Grading Prior to revegetation planting or topsoil placement, some minor earthwork will be done to enhance the aesthetic quality and revegetation potential of the north facing slope along the south edge of the property. The slope will be rounded at the head and toe of the slope, leaving a slight depression at the toe in an effort to collect natural moisture . Additionally , terraces will be constructed at approximately 10 ' vertical intervals to aid the growth of new transplants on the slope . (See hereto attached cross section) All topsoil and overburden soil from excavation areas will be stockpiled with adequate precaution for erosion control . The available soil will be respread on disturbed areas to a minimum depth of 4" . Nottingham Sand & Gravel Company will import soil as necessary to assure all disturbed areas are covered with a minimum 4" of topsoil or overburden soils which are of acceptable texture for a seedbed. Seedling Transplants Container grown seedlings (young plants which are grown from seeds) will be planted on the southern slope . Seedlings have been selected to achieve the establishment .of trees and shrubs on the site due to their superior survival capabilities in native planting situations as well as their cost efficiency which allows for more extensive plantings . As shown on the hereto attached cross section, the seedlings will be placed only on the lower portions of the slope and on the terraces where available natural moisture is highest and potential seeding survival is greatest. Seedling transplants have not been proposed on the flat areas of the site since these areas will likely be disturbed by future users of the property. In addition to the below listed seedlings , some cottonwood seedlings may be planted along a drainageway on the western end of the property if .there is a good indication of natural soil moisture . Seedlings should be planted in early spring or late fall , along with, but pre- ferably prior to seeding operations . It is recommended that approximately 23 seedlings per 1, 000 square feet be planted in designated areas . Not less than 3 . 0 acres will be planted with seedlings nor more than 4 . 5 acres , except at this dis- cretion of Nottingham Sand & Gravel Company.