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ESPEY, HUSTON b ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />`h <br />proposed revegetation will reestablish the life form, and in lazge pazt, the species <br />composition of the surrounding azeas in the mine bench azea. <br />2.11 WATER IMPOUNDMENTS <br />There aze no permanent water impoundments, except those already in <br />existence, planned for the Northern No. 1 (FF-Seam) Mine Site. The sediment pond <br />will be returned to its original use as a stock pond. <br />2.12 POST RECLAMATION MANAGEMENT <br />The reclaimed area will be protected from grazing by domestic livestock <br />by a fence for at least 2 yeazs or until the vegetation is sufficiently well established <br />to withstand properly regulated grazing. A sheep-tight fence will be constructed <br />azound the entire lease azea, tying into the existing highway fence. According to <br />the BLM, the 12-inch spacing between the barbed wire strands minimizes the <br />• entanglement of deer and elk attempting to cross the fences. This fence design will <br />also eliminate livestock trespass. The Colorado Division of Wildlife has concurred <br />with this fence design. <br />Should any prohibited noxious weeds appeaz or should weed development <br />begin to seriously affect seedling development, appropriate chemical means will be <br />used to control such weeds. <br />The proposed revegetation plan has been developed with elevation, soils, <br />slope, exposure, and local climate considerations. Grazing will be prevented in the <br />reclaimed azea for a period of at least 3 yeazs to allow successful establishment of <br />vegetation. <br />• <br />M-10 <br />~~ ~~S/~ <br />