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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT F (coNT.) FERTILIZER The NRCS makes no recommend for fertilizer on the site so we propose spreading 3 tons per acre of manure on the seedbed just prior to seeding. The manure is readily available in the area and has wide spread use in the farming practices used in this area. SEEDBED PREPARATION When mining on an area is complete, reclamation will begin. Prior to spreading the topsoil the base shale will be ripped and scarified to created a deeper root zone under the resoiled areas. During this ripping 3 tons per acres of manure will be spread and mixed with the shale. The addition of this organic material to the root zone should aid in breaking down or slowing the compaction of the shale. We feel this will improve the success rate of the revegetation. Once this is complete, the stockpiled soils will be spread, smoothed of large clods and worked until moderately fine. On the areas where seed is broadcast the surface will be left fairly rough to trap the seed and keep it from being affected by wind. We have used this technique on four other facilities that are similar to this site in other parts of Logan County. It works very well as reclamation has been successful on all of them. SEEDING T/ME The grass seed mixture will be planted from early fall thru mid-spring (November 1 to April 30). The time of planting will be controlled by when the resoiled areas are ready for planting. If fall planting is convenient, the seeding will be done before the first freeze (about the time Winterwheat is planted). If spring planting is called for, it will be done in March or April weather permitting after the last frost. Both periods assure there will be adequate residual ground moisture available for the newly planted seeds. GRASSES This seed mixture was suggested by the NRCS, it is a mix of native grasses designed to enhance the site, some of the species may invade naturally to the site over time as they are found on surrounding areas. PROPOSED SEED MIX Species Lbs/Acre Western Wheatgrass (Arriba) 1.60 Switchgrass (Blackwell) 0.20 Green needlegrass (LOdrom) 0.80 Side-oats Grama (Vaughn) 1.10 Little Bluestem (Pastura) 0.70 Purple prairieclover 0_20 TOTALS 4.60 The number of Pounds-Live Seed (PLS) are from the recommendations made by Ms. Sturgeon shown in EXHIBIT J. Using her mixture would provide approximately 17.21 seeds per square foot. It is a native mixture that should restore the site to its existing use. 13