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<br />• Mulchin <br />1) Mulching will protect new seedlings, conserve moisture, and prevent erosion. Several <br />mulching materials are available. The application of native hay at a rate of 2 tons per <br />acre is desirable. Hay of local origin is encouraged to avoid introduction of weeds. Wood <br />fiber may also be used depending on cost and availability of the mulch: Mulch will be <br />crimped in with a disk or anchored in someway to hold mulch on the site. <br />Other Considerations <br />1) New seeding may need protection from livestock and wildlife to insure good <br /> establishment. <br />2} Small trial plots to test species and methods will be established as soon as practical. <br /> Information from these plots can be invaluable once large-scale reGamation begins. <br />3} Problems may occur when mining is done near the irrigation ditch passing through the <br /> area. Seepage from the irrigation ditch may cause problems with wetness and bank <br /> stability. The ditch will be line, sealed, or rerouted to diminish stability and erosion <br /> problems. <br />4) Nitrogen fertilizer will inhibit natural regeneration of lodgepole pine. Yet, nitrogen <br /> fertilization is necessary for the successful establishment of grasses. A successful grass <br /> -legume cover will stabilize the soil and control erosion more quickly. So ACA will <br /> establish the grass -legume cover as soon as possible and transplant shrubs and trees <br /> sparingly. This plan will control erosion, establish grass -legume growth, and enhance <br /> wildlife habitat (per Department of Wildlife recommendations). <br />• 5) The permanent seed mixture may be modified over time, with exceptions or substitutions <br />being made due to seed availability and / or cost. The seed mixture described above <br /> would cost in the range of $44. /Acre. <br />TIME TABLE FOR RECLAMATION OPERATIONS <br />1998 2010 2030 2070 <br />Berm Construction <br />Direct haul topsoil, reveg. <br />East, west, 8 south pit <br />slope Phase 1 <br />Finish grading, reveg. Slopes and <br />Pit floor in phase 1 <br />Direct haul topsoil, reveg. <br />East 8 west pit slopes phase 2 <br />Direct haul topsoil, reveg <br />East 8 west pit slopes phase 3 <br />Final grede 8 reveg. slopes in <br />Phase 2 8 3, Clean up 8 demob. <br />• <br />