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n U forms, and the Soils Map. The arabic number following the Roman numeral for each sample reported in Table 2 refers to the horizon sampled, and is shown on the soil profile forms as small circled numbers adjacent to the profile. For instance, sample X-2 represents the A12 horizon of Skylick loam, 10-24 inches. Soil horizons were sampled and analyzed separately, with one exception. At location VIII, in sampling of the Buckskin loam (unit 2E), the All and A12 horizons were sampled as a composite. It was felt that sampling the thin (4 inch) All horizon separately would serve no useful purpose since the two horizons together, forming the top 12 inches of the profile, should be stripped and stockpiled collectively. The two horizons are distinct tax- onomically, but not in any functional sense. Table 3 shows the taxonomic classification for each soil series encoun- • tered. Table 4 gives interpretations of overall suitability of the survey area soils for reclamation. All of the soils of the project area, except for the 103 unit, are ex- cellent sources of strippable topsoil. Most areas will yield two feet or more of good, loamy material. Special considerations such as segregating topsoil by horizon are not necessary although care should be taken to avoid undue compaction of stockpiled soil and to protect against loss due to erosion. The soils are representative of class VI and VII land, according to the SCS system of land use capability classification. This land is not arable and is suited primarily for grazing by domestic livestock. Revege- tation of these soils after mining could, if done properly, considerably increase the livestock carrying capacity of the land over its current un- improved condition. Proper selection of plant species and revegetation management technique is critical if such improvement of productivity is to be achieved. 8-81 II.I-4a