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the cadge mining area and reclamation sites 87-uL-1 and 88-wC-1 located in the wolf Lreek mining area. The location of each soil pit is shown on Exhibit 91-2. Coordinate and elevation data, provided by the Seneca Mine Engineering DepartmenC, and field description data are on file at Peabody's western Division office in Flagstaff, Arizona. Soil pits were excavated with a backhoe to a depth of 60 to 84 inches to expose all soil and upper spoil horizons- ., Soil horizons were identified and differentiated by color, texture, root density, consistence, structure, and rock fragment content. The individual horizons were described and separately sampled. Spoil material was described and sampled to profile depths which exceeded the plant rooting zone (60 to 84 inches). Field sail properties, listed on USDA-SCS 232 field sheets, were described by using guidelines presented in Soil Taxonomy (USDA-SCS, 1975) and Soil Survey Manual (USDA-SCS, 1951 and 1962) including revised Chapter 4 - Examination and Description of Soils in the Field (USDA-SCS, June 1981). The soil and spoil material was placed in clean, labeled, 4-mil thick polyethylene storage bags and was kept coot and dry to limit chemical changes. The samples were shipped to Inter-Mou ntain Laboratory in Sheridan, Wyoming for analysis. The soil analysis methods are • listed in Table 91.1. Avai lable uater•holding capacity was determined by using methods described by SCS (1978), SCS (1981), Olson (1981), and the Soil Committee (1984). Laboratory results for soil and spoil samples collected from the cadge and wolf Creek reclamation sites are presented in Attachment 91.1. The cadge soil has a slightly acid to neutral reaction, very low to low salinity and extremely low SAR (sodium adsorption ratio). These conditions are ideal at the reclaimed surface for proper seed germination, seedling emergence/establishment and nutrient availability (Barrett et al., 1980). Calcium is the dominant cation in the soil. The wedge spoil has a neutral reaction, low salinity and very low SAR. Magnesium is either the dominant cation or codomi nant with calcium in the spoil. Acid base potential was very suitable in the soil and spoil with respective mean values of 4.8 and 43.3 tons calcium carbonate per acre furrow slice. Fertilizer levels considered adequate to obtain goad plant establishment, site suitability, floristic diversity and moderate productivity are listed in Table 91.2. These fertility levels are recommended for naCive and improved range grasses. The cadge soil has an excellent fertility status for soil reaction, [extur e, and organic matter. Nitrate and ammonium levels are typically low to moderate at all seven sites. However, a nitrogen fertilizer application is not recommended because organic matter levels are high (Barrett et al., 1980). Phosphorus 3