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• • EXNI6IT E ' <br />Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan <br />a <br />• A. A three-phased reclamation program on all disturbed lands <br />utilizing a shape and blend to natural topography method <br />for Zone 1 (approximately 13 acres; see Exhibit F) <br />and a series of stepped benches in Zone 2 (approximately <br />7 acres; see Exhibit F}, Both zones will be revegetated, <br />Stepped benches are proposed for Zone 2 because of the <br />extremem surface disturbance. This will allow water/ <br />erosion control during the revegetation period. Shaping <br />and contouring to approximate the surrounding terrain <br />will be accomplished in Zone 1 areas to minimize surface <br />water runoff and to allow final vegetationJland forms <br />to approximate the surrounding area both physiographically <br />and visually (aesthetics). <br />• B. Existing use of the general area is for limited cattle <br />forage, wildlife habitat, and the mining operation. Public <br />use of adjacent public lands (BLM) in the area occurs <br />with small amounts of hunting, off-road vehicle use, and <br />wood gathering, primarily by local area residents. <br />Crossing the area is a Bureau of Reclamation electrical <br />transmission line. The reclamation plan concept takes <br />these uses into consideration in its development. The <br />ultimate goal of the plan is to return the reclaimed land <br />to these same forest, range, and wildlife (game and non- <br />game species) uses, and to enhance them when possible. <br />• <br />