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i � <br /> f y. Frank M. Graham Jr. -2- May 19, 1983 <br /> 3. What is the expected survival rate for the large trees and K <br /> shrubs which the operator plans to plant? Please list the <br /> species of trees and shrubs that will be planted and the numbers <br /> of each species. <br /> 4. Has the operator considered buying a few hundred tree and shrub <br /> seedlings from the Colorado State Forest Service? The cost per K <br /> 100 is around $25.00, planting costs are no more than $1 .00 per O <br /> plant and with initial watering and limited care, survival would <br /> be at least 50 percent. <br /> : i <br /> -5. The Soil Conservation Service "grass mix" containing 1 grass and C <br /> 1 legume will not provide a diverse, long lasting vegetation ;<< <br /> cover as required by law. The staff recommends that the lam" <br /> operator provide a grass mix containing at the very least 3 p; <br /> species of grass and 1 legume. The use of species native to the : <br /> region is emphasized by the BOdrd. <br /> 6. As recommended by the Soil Conservation Service, "Fertilizer <br /> should be applied immediately prior to planting and mixed with K <br /> the soil by harrowing. Fertilizer rates should be based on a <br /> soil test. However, no less than 40 pounds of nitrogen and 40 <br /> pounds of phosphorous are recommended. <br /> After seeding, the areas should be mulched with 3,000 to 4,000 pounds <br /> per acre of straw. The mulch should be crimped into the soil . This p K <br /> should afford the seeded area protection from wind erosion. " The <br /> staff suggests that the operator follow the S.C.S. fertilizer and <br /> mulch recommendations. <br /> C. Exhibit G - Hydrology <br /> 1 . The Colorado Division of Water Resources is reviewing this o K <br /> portion of the application. A copy of their review will be sent <br /> to the operator as soon as it is available. <br /> D. Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs <br /> 1 . Please provide the caterpillar dozer or scraper model to be used Os,9K <br /> for final grading and topsoil placement and the average one way <br /> .distance that topsoil will be moved for replacement. <br /> 2. At 6 trees minimum per acre and 10 shrubs minimum per acre, the D k <br /> operator will be planting a minimum of 36 trees and 60 shrubs. <br /> Therefore, (36 trees x $35.00 per tree = $1 ,260.00) tree and <br /> shrub planting costs will total $2,460.00. <br /> 3. Mulch and fertilizer will need to be figured for this site to <br /> meet the S.C.S. recommendations. Therefore, the staff suggests <br /> that the following costs be included for 6 acres needing <br /> revegetation: <br />