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RECEIVED Au C 2 a fQ77 RECI-NMATION SECTION SECTION G - ILS AND VEGETATION "O. DePi. of tiataral ,,".esources iWL SOILS The predominant soil series on subject property consists of silty topsoil that overlies the property to 1' depth, followed by silty clay and/or sandy silt that extends to the gravel layer below. For more specific data including test borings , see Empire Laboratories Report, included under Section I - Geology, in this report . VEGETATION Because of the very intensive-irrigated crop production that has been ongoing on subject property for decades , the proposed mining area does not have any vegetation which is clearly evident from the vicinity map-photo as submitted. It is estimated that 99% of the area is in corn production and only few grasses and forbs appear along Chaffee Ditch, which constitutes the western boundary of the property. It must be emphasized that the above area paralleling the Chaffee Ditc ih s included in the required mining set-backs and will not be disturbed but will remain "native" as presently exists . REVEGETATION The following revegetation program is suggested and will be followed by the applicant. All land areas after proper sloping and bank stabilization will be seeded with Crested Wheatgrass at 10 . 0 PLS pounds per acre. Because of silty soils approximately 20 . 0 tons/acre of manure will be used to act as both fertilizer and a mulch. Seedbed preparation and seeding will take place in full season as soon as each mining phase is completed. Grass drill and hand rake methods for banks will be used. In addition, the applicant proposes to plant the following tree species : Russian Olive and Pinon Pine; both have high tolerance and adaptability for the soils as described previously. One hundred fifty (150) trees of each species will be planted in groups of 3 - 5 with proper spacing for future growth and development. -8-