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~(aerative Extension <br />a.. ~ scare University <br />~~RNER <br />~~I VL_,~ <br />Colo <br />Universiq <br />619 Main f00f North 2nd CounTy Coutthouse Annex <br />P.O. Box 20,000.5028 Frientlship Hall 5th and Palmer <br />CO 81502-5028 1401 <br />r ~ <br />8 <br />303) 244-1834 2493935 <br />303) (303) 87 <br />-35 9 <br />Repry to: <br />RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR <br />RECLAMATION SITES <br />(ROADSIDES, UTILITIES, SURFACE MINING, CUT/FILL SLOPES) <br />IN THE TRI RIVER AREA <br />(DELTA, MESA, MONTROSE, AND OURAY COUNTIES) <br />A. WAYNE COOLEY <br />AREA EXTENSION AGENT (SOIL & CROP SCIENCE) <br />TRI RIVER AREA <br />COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION <br />JOHN MURRAY <br />RANGE"-'CONSERVATIONIST <br />NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) <br />MONTROSE, COLORADO <br />DENNIS GORSETT <br />SOIL CONSERVATIONIST ' <br />NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) <br />GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO <br />LAND PREPARATION: Surface Mining - The first step to be taken in <br />an area that will need to be reclaimed is to stockpile the <br />topsoil for use when reseeding. The top 6" to 24" (depending on <br />availability) of topsoil and/or overburden shall be stockpiled <br />and replaced in its original profile prior to revegetation. <br />Roadsides, Utilities, Cut/Fill Slopes - Replace the disturbed <br />soil as close to the original soil profile as possible prior to <br />revegetation. <br />The disturbed area that will be <br />are no greater tha.p, a 3 to 1 rat <br />Activities that create considerab~ <br />pits and roadsides), a ripping ope <br />take place before replacing the <br />process on highly compacted soils p <br />Fracturing the soil allows for root <br />for capturing moisture. <br />eeded should have slopes that- <br />(33% slope). <br />soil compaction (e.g. gre <br />:ion of 8 to l0 inches sY <br />tp soil. The scarifi~ <br />>vides at least two be <br />aenetration and form <br />After the topsoil is replaced, a firm seedbed is reo <br />planting grass seed. A common cause of seedir <br />inadequate seedbed preparation. The seedbed <br />enough to allow good seed-to-soil contact. A fire <br />Colorado State University, U.S, Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. <br />Cooperative Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. <br /> <br /> <br />