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Topsoiling <br />The top three to six inches of soil on the property is classified as topsoil. This layer includes the <br />root zone of the grasses, which will be stripped and stockpiled separately. By using concurrent <br />reclamation techniques, the topsoil is expected to remain in stockpiles for one to two years. If <br />the stockpile remains more than one growing season, it will be seeded with Sorgrum or Western <br />Wheatgrass to prevent erosion. <br />Topsoil will be replaced, where required, in reclaimed areas at a depth of approximately three to <br />six inches. <br />Revegetation <br />The purpose of revegetation is to re-establish grass lands. Slopes will be no greater than 3:1. <br />The grasses were selected to be long lasting and regenerate themselves. The ground will be fine <br />graded and prepared for seeding. Fertilizers will be used according to recommendations from <br />the Soil Conservation Services. The operator will contact the Soil Conservation Service <br />periodically throughout reclamation for soil tests. <br />If a significant invasion of noxious weeds occurs, the area will be mowed periodically for <br />control. Weeds will be mowed before they go to seed during the first growing season. <br />Mechanical control will be used as a first priority. Chemical methods will only be used if no <br />other alternative produces acceptable results. <br />Based on the soils in the area, the following seeding mixtures are recommended: <br />Sideoats Grama- Vaughn or Niner 50% 4.5#PLS/ac. <br />Grenville Swithgrass 10% 0.5 #PLS/ac. <br />Covington Blue Grama 30% 0.9 #PLS/ac. <br />Sand Dropseed 10% 0.1 #PLS/ac. <br />Seeds will be planted with a drill equipped with depth bands and press wheels. The seeded areas <br />will then be covered with straw mulch at a rate of 2,000 pounds per acre. The straw will be <br />crimped into the soil to control erosion until the grass becomes established. <br />l3eemnn/Curler PiI <br />DMG l l3 Pcrmil <br />Pugr7 f_i <br />