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T <br />• . <br />The millsite area is located approximately 2 miles southwest of <br />Leadville, Colorado at an elevation of 9750 feet. This site also <br />falls within the Lake County soil survey of which only one soil series <br />has been mapped, the Leadville sandy loam (LeE). This is a woodland <br />soil and therefore a form CO-ECS-5 (Range Inventory) has not been <br />completed for this site. Please see attached soil map and soil <br />description. <br />This site will be used to dispose of mill tailings with a basic pH. <br />All topsoil encountered in this area should be stockpiled for future <br />reclamation work. <br />The above mentioned seeding recommendations and rates may also be used <br />in the millsite area, especially in areas where topsoil is placed over <br />mill tailings. In addition, the owners have requested that several <br />"seeding test plots" be established at this site to help determine <br />which plant materials will be best suited for reclamation work in <br />higher pH soils. Plant materials and future monitoring of these test <br />plots will be provided by the Lake County Soil Conservation District <br />and the Soil Conservation Service. <br />In addition to the above recommendations, future seedings may be <br />enhanced by the use of fertilizers, mulches and manure. The amount of <br />fertilizer should be determined by use of soil tests. However, <br />nitrogen can be applied at a rate of at least 50 pounds per acre, and <br />phosphate at a rate of 40 pounds per acre. If straw mulches are used, <br />they should be crimped into the soil with a disc, cleats on heavy <br />equipment or with hand tools. Manure should be available locally and <br />would do much to improve the soil condition. <br />Taking care of the seeding during the first year or two of growth may <br />also help in establishing a successful stand of grass. Keeping <br />wildlife and possibly livestock off the seeding during at least the <br />first growing season will help new seedings establish themselves. <br />This may be accomplished with fencing. In addition, if water is <br />available, watering during the first growing season would do more than <br />anything else to help the stand establish itself. <br />If you have any additional questions please contact me at <719) 539- <br />7331. <br />Sincerely, y~ <br />John F. Nelson <br />District Conservationist <br />