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RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> Exhibit E <br /> Reclamation Plan <br /> Summary of Site Environment <br /> The reclamation environment of this site is generally favorable. Although the site is elevated <br /> and slopes gently southward, invasion of old disturbances indicates that when the growth medium is <br /> favorable, revegetation is moderately rapid and shows high diversity. It is apparent that the site <br /> receives good moisture although it is still semi-arid climatically. Natural vegetation growth is often <br /> dense and in good condition. <br /> Soils on the site are not very favorable for salvage, but with some modification to reduce <br /> the amount of rock contained in the soil, an excellent growth medium can be produced. A small <br /> portion of Phase 1 contains soils that are highly unfavorable for salvage as they are very thin and <br /> extremely rocky. However, even in this area it is possible, in the typical soil profile, to find <br /> pockets of less rocky and deeper soil. It is not known whether those deeper soil pockets exist. <br /> Although the site could not be reclaimed to agricultural uses, it will be easily reclaimed for <br /> wildlife and possibly managed recreation. It is likely that the final revegetation product will be <br /> sensitive to disturbance and disruption if subjected to heavy uses, but once well established it <br /> should be capable of sustaining the kind of uses the surrounding lands experience. <br /> In conclusion, the reclamation environment of this site, although far from ideal, is more <br /> favorable than one would normally expect for a mountain top. Revegetation of disturbances, <br /> although probably not rapid, should occur without great difficulty under reasonably normal climatic <br /> conditions. <br /> Reclamation Plan <br /> Introduction: The reclamation of this site will return the topography to the approximate original <br /> contour, but the elevations will be different due to the removal of the quartzite. The side slopes of <br /> the quarried area will be graded to a maximum slope of 3:1, except on the south end of the quarry. <br /> There the land will be graded to a very gentle slope that will allow the site to drain into the existing <br /> drainages. Soils will be salvaged as described in the Mining Plan (Exhibit D) and will be replaced <br /> as mining is concluded in each area. The site will be revegetated to primarily grass cover. Trees <br /> will not be planted as the evidence from the older mining indicates that tree invasion of this site is <br /> very strong and therefore planting of trees is not necessary. The post mining land use will be <br /> primarily for wildlife habitat, but light recreational uses would also be allowed. No impact on <br /> water resources down gradient from the site will occur as a result of the mining and reclamation. <br /> No impact on the sides of Table Mountain will occur as a result of mining or reclamation beyond <br /> that which has already occurred. Overcasting of rock by previous operators will not be disturbed, <br /> but skyline modifications of mesa edge cuts will occur, although those effects are minor. <br /> Table Mountain Quarry - Castle Concrete Company Exhibit E Page E-t <br />