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Exhibit D <br />Reclamation Plan <br />6.3.4 -Final grading will be such that the topography is appropriate to the reclaimed use of the <br />property, i.e., as dryland pasture. Any slopes created will be graded 3h: 1v more or less. The <br />floor of the mine will have a gentle slope to the south so it is consistent with existing grades on the <br />site. The Reclamation Plan Map Exhibit E-2 shows how we think the area will look when it is <br />reclaimed. <br />Once mining is complete the area will be shaped, graded and recoiled. At that time a fertilizer mix <br />of 10 tons manure /acre will be spread on the disturbed area and tilled in. When this is done the <br />area will be seeded with the proposed mix. The area will then be mulched using clean straw. The <br />straw mulch will be crimped to prevent erosion, <br />Seeding will occur between November and April, before first frost in the fall or after last frost in <br />the spring. The seed will be drilled to insure maximum germination and most rapid cover <br />establishment. The seeding mix and species of grasses for the area are shown on in the NRCS <br />recomendations of this report. This is a seed mixture made up of native grasses found on the site <br />that has been used successfully in this area. Oats may be used in the mix to reduce the amount of <br />weed cover and still give the benefit of creating a quick vegetative cover until the grasses are <br />established. We also expect to see a natural invasion of fortis and woody plants from surrounding <br />areas. Only inaccessible areas (if any) will be broadcast seeded. If the seed is broadcast the seed <br />rates will be doubled. No trees or shrubs will be planted on the mine area. Re-vegetation will be <br />carried out in such a way, so as to establish a diverse, effective and long-lasting vegetative cover <br />that is capable of self- regeneration with out continued dependence upon irrigation, soil <br />amendments or fertilizers. The plan is to create a vegetative cover that is at least equal in extent <br />to the cover of the natural vegetation before mining. <br />The landowner will be asked to keep cattle off the site during the first two years reestablishment to <br />insure the seed takes. If necessary the seeded area will be fenced. After the second growing season <br />the site will be inspected and an assessment of re-vegetation success will by done to determine if <br />additional seeding will be necessary. If the analysis shows additional work is needed it wi(I be <br />done that fall. <br />Weed control will be implemented prior to and during re-vegetation activities. This does not <br />mean we will attempt to kill all weeds, since some provide a natural ground cover and shade for <br />emerging grass. We will concentrate on controlling the noxious weeds on the reclaimed area, <br />following normal NRCS recommendations if a problem occurs. <br />RECEIVED <br />APR 2 6 2006 <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />