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12/17/2004 16:22 7205442964 MRCS METRO PAGE 02 better chance it has at surviving. This is due to its lower water demand as opposed to 5 gal or larger stock. The Colorado State Forest Service seedling tree program may be of benefit. The species come in lots of 30 to 50, and arrive in late April or early May. Excess numbers could be established in a "nursery" on site. F~chihit G -Water Information The sediment basins need to be properly sized and design details provided. A temporary irrigation system should be mandatory to aid in the establishment of, not only khe trees and shrubs, but the grasses as well. Exhibit H -Wildlife Irtforrrtation The Colorado Division of Wildlife Natural Diversity Information Source maps, available online, indicate the presence of an elk wintering area along the section line between sections 26 and 23. Some impact on the grazing habits may occur, and force them to over-utilize other areas. Exhibit K -Climate The average total precipitation of 8.8 inches of moisture will greatly hinder the establishment of permanent vegetation on this site, The lack of the water holding capacity of the soil material may also prove to be a detriment. This mining plan appears to be the same reclamation philosophy that has been used for many years. We would like to offer for the developer's consideration, the work being accomplished by Lafarge at their Specification Aggregate Quarry in Golden, as an example of good reclamation planning. As each bench is completed, the spoil material and fines are placed on one of the benches immediately above the completed bench. The; above bench is completely filled in and is no longer discernable to passers by. It is at that time seeded and planted with trees and shrubs. Temporary irrigation is provided. Sincerely, -~~~ Louis Smith, President Board of Supervisors CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT SELF-GOVERNMENT