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<br /> <br />across the soil surface. Tillage operations will be conducted across the slope. <br />E. Fertilization. Fertilizer application rates will be determined based on soil testing <br />performed on potential soils prior to seeding. However, the fertilizer application rates <br />will provide no less than 35 pounds per acre of available nitrogen and 40 pounds per acre <br />of available phosphorus. The fertilizer will be incorporated into the top two to three <br />inches of soil by the seeding process. Fertilizer application and incorporation operations <br />will be conducted across the slope (on contour). <br />F. Seeding. The species to be seeded and the seeding rates are listed in the Table shown th <br />Item "C". These species were selected in conjunction with Soil Conservation Service <br />recommendations, based on species compatibility with the climate, integrity of the clay <br />cover, and surrounding vegetation and soils. The seeding rates presented in the Table in <br />Item "C" are based on pure live seed; therefore, the actual amount of seed applied should <br />be based on the percent purity and germination of the seed purchased. The specific <br />varieties of the species will be based on availability at the time of seed purchase. Seeding <br />of the mixture will be conducted after April 15~' and before May 15'x, if planted in the <br />spring, and after the first hard freeze, approximately October 15'", if planted in the fall. <br />A suitable grass drill will be used to plant the seed. The drill will have 7 to 12 <br />inch spacing and be capable of planting fluffy seeds. It will be equipped with a seedbox <br />agitator, picker wheels, separate small seed box, double disc furrow openers with depth <br />bands on every disc, and packer wheels. The seed will be planted directly into cover crop <br />residue if a cover crop has been used. [n areas, which are inaccessible with a drill seeder, <br />the seed will be broadcast at twice the drilled rate, followed by covering with a harrow or <br />by handraking. Seeding, raking and harrowing operations will be conducted across the <br />slope. <br />Topsoil stockpiles will be seeded with the mixture shown in the Table th Item "C" <br />if left in place for more than two seasons. If stockpiles will remain for more than two <br />months or less than nine months, they will be seeded with a cereal grain such as oats or <br />wheat at 20 pounds per acre (pure live seed). <br />G. Application Method. The application method will be by seed drilling. Drill spacing <br />will be 7"-12", planting depth will be '/a "-3/4". A straw mulch will be spread and <br />crimped into the soil at a minimum rate of 4,000 pounds per acre. Mulch will stick 6" <br />out of the soil to control wind and water erosion until grass becomes established. Trees <br />and shrubs will not be planted since this will be reclaimed for Rangeland purposes. <br />H. No Structures or water features will remain after reclamation. <br />I. Erosion Control. The seedbed will be protected from wind and water erosion following <br />seeding and prior to establishment of the permanent vegetation by application of mulch. <br />The mulch will consist of 3,000 pounds per acre of native grass hay crimped into the soil <br />immediately following seeding. Wheat straw will not be used. The hay will be free of <br />