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<br />EXHIBIT J -VEGETATION INFORMATION <br />This information follows the requirements as outlined in Section 6.4.10. <br />1. Describe the following: <br />a) present vegetation types, which include quantitative estimates of cover and height <br />for the principle species in each life-form represented (i.e., trees, tall shrubs, low <br />shrubs, grasses, forbs) <br />This property is currently used as pasture land. The vegetation consists of pasture <br />grasses, noxious weeds and wetland species. A portion of the site is under water yeaz- <br />round. This portion of the site will not be mined. <br />b) the relationship of present vegetation types to soil types, or alternatively this <br />information may be presented on a map; <br />A copy of the USGS Soil Conservation District map is attached. <br />c) estimates of average annual production for hay meadows and croplands, and <br />carrying capacity for range lands on or in the vicinity of the affected land, if the <br />choice of reclamation is for range or agriculture. <br />The reclaimed portion of this property will not be utilized for crop production in the <br />future. <br />d) The Applicant shall show the relation of the types of vegetation to ezisting <br />topography on a map in Exhibit C. <br />The mining area is currently used for pasture land. The topography is flat and slopes <br />slightly to the northeast. The Meadow Island Ditch flows from south to north along the <br />western boundary of the site providing sub-irrigation for the vegetation in this azea. <br />Please see Exhibit C for additional information regarding the topography of the site. <br />The property will be managed to prevent noxious weed growth or spread through <br />appropriate mowing. <br />NCC]Mrnr~rg Proposal jor the NCCI Pit #1- MLRB 112PermJJ <br />52 <br />