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3.15 <br />• 3.4.7 SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING <br />Retum of the woody component of the vegetation will be accomplished using direct <br />seeding. Many of the species that will be planted are being direct seeded by the Bureau of Land <br />Management in the region. The BLM has also recommended reducing the number of seeds per <br />square foot. BLM's observations indicate that reducing competition from grasses enhances <br />direct seeding results for shrubs and trees. <br />The area to be reclaimed at the mine site and along the upper road where juniper <br />woodland existed previously will have reclaimed slopes greater than 3H : 1V and will be <br />broadcast seeded. To reduce competition from grasses and forts, broadcast seeding will be at <br />the rate of 100 seeds per square foot. Mixes for each vegetation type are shown in Table <br />3.4.1. <br />• Consultation with other sources has revealed that the primary tree species, Utah Juniper <br />and Pinyon Pine are not readily available as tublings for transplant. Seeds of these species can <br />be collected on special order and could be harvested from nearby sources given a "good" <br />growing season. Harvesting seed locally for direct planting will allow the establishment of trees <br />that are adapted to the local conditions. Grand Valley intends to plant the tree seeds in <br />depressions or contour furrows that will enhance the moisture in the seed bed near the seeds. <br />This should allow for the establishment of vegetation densities that meet or exceed premining <br />conditions. <br /> <br />M~ Volume 1 4-29-96 <br />