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Wildlife <br />Presently, the azea is used for livestock grazing. However, some indigenous <br />wildlife species maybe temporarily displaced by the proposed mining activities. <br />Topsoil <br />Topsoil in the proposed mine area is predominantly sandy and alluvial loam. <br />These soils will be stripped and stockpiled during overburden removal, and retained for <br />replacement during site reclamation. At reclamation, topsoil will be spread over azeas to <br />be reclaimed. <br />Topsoil stockpiles will be protected from erosion and other damage by best <br />management practices. Soil amendments are not expected to be required due to the nature <br />of the soils. However, topsoil samples will be subjected to agricultural testing prior to <br />reclamation to assess fertilizer requirements. SCS soil fertilizer recommendations, if any, <br />will be followed. <br />Revegetation <br />Following topsoil replacement, reseeding will be performed according to SCS <br />recommended practices. Based on SCS guidance for other local projects having similar <br />surficial soils, the following revegetation procedures aze anticipated: <br />• Grass seed will typically be planted in unfrozen soil between October 1st and <br />Apri130th. <br />• Grass seed will be planted with a grass drill or, where necessary, with a <br />broadcast seeder. <br />• The proposed seed mix and application rates in pounds of pure live seed per <br />acre are described on the following pages. <br />• If necessary, critical azeas may be covered with straw or hay mulch to control <br />erosion during germination. <br />- Weed-control practices will be implemented as required. <br />The above procedures may be modified as conditions dictate. <br />