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~ i III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE <br />State Soil Conservation Board <br />Lewis A. Frank, Director <br />1313 Sherman Slreel, Room 219 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866-3351 <br />Fax: (303) 832-8106 <br />of cod <br />Ne6 <Q ~' b <br />0 <br />~'~~~~ ~ <br />~~ <br />r IB]6 ~ <br />Bill Owens <br />Governor <br />Don Amen <br />Commissioner <br />October 27, 2000 <br />Brenda C. Gallagher <br />2029 South Fairplay Street <br />Aurora, Colorado 80014 <br />Dear Brenda: <br />RoAert G. McLavey <br />Deputy Commissioner <br />This is a follow-up to the letter I wrote yesterday to Kris Kamnikar regarding Pioneer <br />Sand. <br />The planting of a living snow fence as a measure to reduce the soil erosion from high <br />winds on the mining site would certainly be beneficial. Not only would it reduce the soil <br />erosion, but it would also be pleasing to the neighbors in regard to aesthetics. Also the <br />trees would provide a desirable setting for future development of the property. The <br />planting would not be necessary on all sides of the mining site but most beneficial on the <br />north and west sides. <br />Since the benefits from the living snow fence may not slur[ until 5-7 years, it would be <br />desirable to plant the grass strips as a r_ombination of practices. The grass strips would <br />produce benefits in 1-2 years and would protect the area until the trees have reached a <br />height to reduce the soil erosion. The grass strips could be continued or reduced in <br />acreage due to [he protection offered by the tree plantings afrer 5-7 years. <br />If you have any questions, please contact my office. <br />i ce ly~ <br />o rt . Zebros i, Administrator <br />CC: Chris Kamnikar <br />