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4. WEED CONTROL <br />Measures will be employed for control of any noxious weed species. Control measures will also be <br />used if the growth of weed species on the reclaimed area threatens further spread of the weeds to <br />nearby areas. A Weed Control Plan will be utilized as follows: <br />1) Each April, a weed survey will be made of [he permit area. <br />2) If any patches or plants have been identified, they will be sprayed by backpack sprayer or 4- <br />wheeler using chemicals approved for use by the weed control staff of Mesa County. <br />3) After reclamation, weed surveys and spraying will continue until the perennial cover and produc- <br />tion of the site have met DMG requirements and bond release has been obtained. <br />The Division and Mesa County weed control staff will be consulted regarding any weed infestation <br />area and any control measures prior to their initiation. The plan does not contemplate total weed <br />removal on the property. Past experience shows that some initial weed cover in the first year fol- <br />lowing retopsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation effort in dry range sites. Weeds tend to provide <br />shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer and protect it from wind <br />and water erosion until the planted species have taken hold. <br />During the removal of overburden, if an area of heavy seed infestation is encountered, it will be <br />buried in the slopes rather than used as a growth medium. <br />5. HAUL ROADS AND ACCESS <br />The newly constmcted portions of the haul road in the permit area wIll not be reclaimed and will <br />provide future access to the property. The landowners desire that the access road remain to maintain <br />entry to the site from Highway 50. Much of this access road is off the permit azea. <br />Gilsonite Pi[ 10/02 19 <br />