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are included for cross-reference. <br />• Seed Mix Nos. 1A and 1B (Table 22-21 have been designed for all reclaimed upland sites and <br />ephemeral drainages on the mine area. The 24 species contained in the mix are adapted to a broad <br />range of anticipated site conditions in the mine area and haul road corridor. Site differences related to <br />aspect, topography, moisture conditions, and topsoiling will compliment Seed Mix Nos. 1A and 1B, <br />allowing for variation in established species composition from site to site and increasing opportunities <br />for diverse communities and habitat. Mix 1 B is a variation of Mix 1 A to be used on upland <br />disturbances along the haul road corridor. It is similar with the exception of the shrub component <br />which was modified to include shrubs more adapted to site conditions along the haul road. Natural <br />regeneration of native vegetation, variable in composition and degree, will also contribute to diverse <br />reclaimed communities. Shrub planting areas, described in following sections, are included to further <br />enhance the diversity of the reclaimed upland areas and ephemeral drainages in the mine area. <br />Seed Mix No. 2 (Table 22-31 will be used in areas that are likely to have mesic site conditions or in <br />reclaimed mesic drainages. Additional sites where this mix may be used include areas around <br />permanent ponds. The species listed in the mix provide the basis for redevelopment of mesic sites or <br />certain aspects of riparian communities. The mix is comprised entirely of native species. Additional <br />native species, which are not available as seed or seedlings, will reestablish in reasonable time frames <br />• from native plant propogules in the close proximity of the mesic site reclaimed areas. Observations of <br />previously disturbed similar areas at the Seneca II Mine indicate Ty ha, Carex, and Juncus species <br />reestablish naturally in relatively short time frames. Selected shrub or tree plantings, as discussed <br />later, will complete reclamation of these sites. <br />Seed Mix No. 3 (Table 22-41 has been designed for lowland disturbance areas along the haul road <br />corridor which may encounter alkaline site conditions. These sites may also have the potential to be <br />quite wet. The mix has a diverse blend of species which will ensure adaptability to highly variable site <br />conditions. <br />Topsoil stockpiles, areas requiring temporary reclamation of approximately one year or longer, and <br />roadside disturbances will be seeded with Seed Mix No. 4 fTable 22-5). Species selection was based <br />on the need for rapid establishment; longevity; adaptability to a range of soil textures, aspects, and <br />slopes; sod forming ability; presence of species that have deep root systems or a large and fibrous <br />root mass; and a level of nitrogen <br />• <br />71 Revised 7/99 <br />