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999 • <br /> EXHIBIT E S� <br /> RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> General <br /> This site will be reclaimed for an end use of pasture land and a private lake. The reclamation <br /> plan utilizes reclamation concurrent with mining activity. However, it could take an additional <br /> two years to complete the reclamation. The eastern portion of the property will be completely <br /> backfilled to the original grade, using overburden and topsoil stockpiled from the excavation of <br /> that area and from lime soils material hauled from the western side of the permit. The western <br /> portion of the permit will become one lined water storage reservoir on the west side and <br /> pastureland on the east side. <br /> In this rural area of Larimer County, agriculture and mining are predominate uses of land along <br /> the Big Thompsom River. Thus the post-mining uses proposed here are compatible. The <br /> Larimer County Comprehensive Plan allows for mining uses in rural and agricultural zones. <br /> The operator will comply with Rule 3.1 according to the following measures: <br /> Wildfife <br /> The proposed reclamation plan does not propose to create a wildlife habitat. All activities will be <br /> planned considering the safety and protection of wildlife. The reclamation will create expanded <br /> opportunities for wildlife, especially for aquatic animals and waterfowl. <br /> Revegetation <br /> The reclamation plan includes revegetation of disturbed areas and sideslopes after they have been <br /> graded. The proposed seed mix will be conducive to livestock grazing. The grass mixture and <br /> seeding rate prepared by Aquatic and Wetland, and the fertilizer and mulching recommendations <br /> from the local Soil Conservation Service, will be utilized for this site. See Attachment El. <br /> Grass seed will be drilled approximately one-half inch deep during the optimum seeding period. <br /> The grass seed mix includes drought resistant varieties which withstand normal semi-arid climate <br /> conditions without irrigation. <br /> Noxious-weeds will be controlled by mowing prior to seed head formation. If more intense <br /> control is considered necessary, an appropriate chemical weed control substance will be selected. <br /> The chemical will be compatible with use near running water. <br /> Cattle and llamas will not be grazed on the revegetated areas for at least two years, to allow the <br /> grasses to become established. <br />