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~~~ ~ ; ~7 <br />• SOILS REPORT--OCTOBER 23, 1987 <br />A soil sample was presented for analysis by Snowmass Coal Co. in October of <br />1987. The soil was subjected to chemical and physical analyses which are presented <br />in tables located in this report. Tlie soil is to be planted to a mixture of <br />several perennial grass species. <br />The fertility of the soil indicates that the soil was at one time culti- <br />vated since phosphorus is not extremely low within the soil. However, nitrogen <br />and phosphorus are needed to sustain the grass mixture. The remainder of the <br />fertility components are sufficient in quantity to support growth. <br />Salinity aspects of the soil are quite acceptable. The electrical conduc- <br />tivity of the extract is low, and the pH is in a good range. Sodium levels are <br />low as is the sodium adsorption ratio. No salinity effects should be observed. <br />• The texture of the soil is a "heavy" silt loam, and should support the <br />grass quite well once it is extablished. The saturation percentage reflects <br />the texture. Organic matter content is good. <br />FERTILITY RECOhAtENDATIONS <br />Since nitrogen and phosphorus contents are low to supply adequate levels <br />of these nutrients to the grass, the following amendments should be added: <br />1. 80 pounds per acre of nitrogen. This may be added as ammonium <br />nitrate at a rate of235 pounds per acre of the material. <br />2. 60 pounds per acre of P 0 This should be added as 0-45-0 <br />or 135 pounds per acre of5the material. <br />The amendments may have to be supplemented next year and should be checked for <br />their availability in the soil. Other fertilizer conditions will be dependent <br />on management aspects of the grass. <br />• Respectfully submitted by: <br />D. F. Champion, Certified Soil Scientist <br />