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The species in Seed Mix #5 will function equally well for establishing the grass hayland type. <br />Grasses are dominant in the mix and the resulting stand will also be dominated by grasses. See <br />Mix #6 has Alsike Clover, Redtop and Timothy grasses. Alsike Clover is a nitrogen fixing legume <br />that is suited to irrigated, wet conditions. Redtop and timothy are rated "high" for cow, horse and <br />elk feed preference. Feed preference has palatability, nutrition, total digestible nutrients and other <br />factors involve. In other words, livestock will readily go to Redtop and Timothy grasses for feed. <br />Local ranchers and farmers are accustom to, have used and prefer theses grasses. They are also <br />suited to irrigated conditions. Seed Mix #7, containing alfalfa, orchardgrass and meadow brome <br />and reflects one of the most commonly recommended mixes for achieving high quality and <br />productive hayland. The recommended alfalfa varieties have done well in the region (T. Doherty, <br />personal communication, April 1988). Latar orchardgrass is a very compatible grass when used <br />in an alfalfa-grass hayland stand. Latar orchardgrass is productive, has very good nutritive <br />qualities, and reaches the most desirable harvest stage at the same time as alfalfa (Hafenrichter <br />et al. 1979 and Heath et al. 1985). <br />Upon completion of the seeding operations, lands that are to be returned as irrigated pasture may <br />be irrigated using sprinkler irrigation. The irrigation design and application rates will be submitted <br />to CDMG for concurrence. <br />Maintenance activities will include the normal monitoring forand repairof excessive rilling or gulling, <br />weed and pest control, and any necessary reseeding. The rill and gully management and <br />stabilization plan is detailed at the end of this section. Weed and pest control management will be <br />conducted as necessary and in accordance with the plan described at the end of this section <br />Management activities will center on proper irrigation water management, fertilization, and grazing <br />or harvest management. Irrigation will be accomplished with side roll sprinklers and water cannons <br />supplied by 12 inch and 6 inch supply lines. Water will be applied at a rate of 2 inches per week. <br />Exhibit 2.05.4-5 shows sprinkler layout to cover both irrigated pasture and irrigated hayland. <br />Fertilization requirements will be based on the results of periodic soils tests and NRCS or Extension <br />Service recommended normal application rates, with the rates directed towards maintaining vigor <br />and the required production level of the stand during the bond liability period. Split applications will <br />be considered for maximum effectiveness of the fertilizer applications. Grazing of the established <br />irrigated pastures will not be considered during the first season in order to reduce trampling and <br />pulling of the plants by livestock. Harvesting (mechanical) will be used to remove any significant <br />(devised i-15-03) 2.05.4(2)(e)- 9 <br /> <br />