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C <br />Snowmass Coal Company Fertilizer Recommendations <br />Fifteen soil samples were submitted for chemical and physical analyses on <br />August 28, 1986. The analyses were completed on September 1, 1986. A brief <br />discussion of these results follows: <br />The salinity levels and sodium adsorption ratios of the soils are low to <br />moderate and should not significantly decrease the stand of the native vegetation. <br />Both salt and sodium adsorption ratios increased, generally, from Sample Ifl <br />to Sample 1115. The fertility extracts of the soils showed low nitrate nitrogen <br />and phosphorus levels, but other fertility components were adequate to excessive. <br />The texture of the soils was mostly silty clay loam with a few silt loans. <br />The texture of the soil may present a problem on steep slopes where gullying and <br />rilling could occur during a heavy rainstorm. For this reason, mulching and <br />• netting are advised after planting. The organic matter content of the soil <br />samples was variable, probably due to variable coal dust deposition. Salinity <br />characteristics may be seen in Table 1; fertility characteristics in Table 2; <br />and, physical characteristics in Table 3. <br />Fertilizer Recommendations <br />In order to assist the newly planted vegetation to establish in the soil, <br />the following fertilizer additions are suggested: <br />100 pounds per acre of 18-46-0; (18 pounds N, 46 pounds P205) <br />30 pounds per acre of Ammonium Sulfate;(6 pounds N) <br />The fertilizer sould be worked into the upper several inches of soil as <br />soon as possible after spreading. <br />Respectfully Submitted By: <br />D. F. Champion, Certified Soil Scientist <br />Soltesco Soil and Water Consultants <br />