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• Seed acquired for the various seed mixes will be of the highest quality possible. The addition of large <br />numbers of native species (harvested from native sources) will contribute larger quantdies of trash and inert <br />matter. However, all seed mixes are specified on a PLS basis, ensuring the specified amount of viable seed <br />is being applied. Sources will be on a regional basis whenever possible, particulady for the native harvest <br />species. Seed tags for all seed used in a given reclamation year will be presented in the annual recamation <br />report. <br />Native species predominate in all mixes, including Seed Mix No. 3 for temporary recamation. The following <br />species, by seed mix, are introduced. <br />Seed Mix No. 1 Orchardgrass <br />Russian wildrye <br />Cicer milkvetch <br />Alfalfa <br />Seed Mix No. 2 Redtop bentgrass <br />Creeping foxtaii <br />Birdsfoot trefoil <br />• Seed Mix No. 3 Intermediate wheatgrass <br />Alfalfa <br />The above introduced species have been included in the mixes to enhance the forage utility of the <br />revegetated lands, legume presence in the stand, benefit wildlife habitat, ensure sufficient types of species <br />are present to cover a range of site conditions, and provide adequate vegetation rover on more adverse <br />sites. These species, as well as ali natives in the mixes, are compatible with the plant and animal species of <br />the region and are not poisonous or noxious. The species are desirable and necessary to achieve the <br />approved postmining land use. The introduced species proposed have been developed for, or used in, a <br />variety of agronomic situations in the western U.S. for many years and are well documented in the technical <br />literature. <br />Seeding and Plantino Methods. Seeding of the permanent seed mixes will be done the first fall seeding <br />season after topsoil distribution. At the Seneca II Mine, seeding has been done as early as late August with <br />no winter kill problems. This is due to the insulating affects of heavy snow cover. Cover crops may be <br />• seeded at any time from late spring to the fall seeding season to provide intedm stabilization as necessary. <br />The normal seeding season will run from August 15 to approximately November 1. <br />13-21 Revised 7/75/93 <br />