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4~ ~. <br />~,. ~ <br /> <br />the Ranch area and the Ranch, therefor surrounds the site. <br />Agricultural uses of the major portion of the Ranch will con= <br />tinue and be unaffected by tyhe operation of extraction at the <br />site. <br />OTHER CRITERIA <br />Site Characteristics. Preliminary examination of <br />the site reveals that 50 feet of sand and rock exists for <br />possible extraction. It is therefor necessary to place a <br />rock crusher and sorter on the site. It is expected that <br />three to five men, residents of the local area, will be employed <br />to perform the required duties. The site has little or no <br />ground cover of soil and is, in fact, barren of vegetation, the <br />sand and rock being exposed on the ground surface. Ground <br />cover is, therefore, of minimal consequence, consisting of <br />only limited and occasional sagebrush. Attempt has been <br />made in the past to use the ground for agricultural purposes <br />to no avail, there being an absence of soil and extreme <br />porosity in view of the extensive sand and rock deposit. <br />Irrigation has been impossible and the water seeps immediately <br />through and returns to the river. As a further result of <br />such poor vegetation, wildlife is not found in the area. No <br />water from natural sources drains upon the site and any water <br />from surface runoff is immediately absorbed into the ground. <br />REHABILITATION PLAN <br />In view of the foregoing description of the subject <br />site, and considering the lack of soil to be disturbed, <br />attempts at extensive rehabilitation are of dubious ability. <br />Nevertheless, ground cover, in the form of replaced sagebrush <br />and minimal grass seeding will be attempted, consisting of <br />native grasses. Final grading will be established to prevent <br />sharp drops but will be conformed to previous and existing <br />contours. <br />-3- <br />