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CASTLE CONCRETE COMPANY'S MINED LAND RECLAMATION 1984 ANNUAL REPORT SYNDER QUARRY 77-210 REPORT IN BRIEF Little change actually occurred during the last year. The mining area shifted slightly and the pit was somewhat deepened. The berm seeding and tree planting were very success- ful. A plan is being prepared which will substantially improve the visual aspects. RULE 2.41(1): The entire permit area has been opened for extraction. The extraction area, like last year, was on the west wall area, but it also rotated to the north rim. Somewhat more extraction occurred on the bottom of the pit and some areas were greatly deepened. Some areas appear to be within about 60 feet of the final depth. RULE 2.41(2): No areas have been fully reclaimed in the last year. RULE 2.41(3): The visual berm remains as the only area under full reclamation work. RULE 2,41(4): No seeding was done. RULE 2.41 (S): No fertilizers were applied. RULE 2.41(6): The visual berm has shown tremendous growth, even on some of the back slopes. It is apparent that topsoil is essential to producing an excellent growth on this material when in this situation. Most of the deciduous trees survived the first year in good condition, but a large proportion of the Junipers did not survive. We suspect there is some kind of chemical incompatibility with the growth medium. A much better assessment of the success of the trees and shrubs will be made early this next summer. The grasses and legumes were very successful, especially on the benches. The soil has also produced a great deal of volunteer growth, but very few weeds have appeared. Apparently, this soil had never been exposed to heavy weed growths. Most of the species that have appeared include Gambel Oak, mountain mahogany (in great abundance), solomon seal, sunflower, and various sages. This area will be sampled this next year to establish a baseline of quantitative data on vegetation density, cover, and frequency. Page 1 of 2