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<br />-z- <br /> <br />_IIGGF``'"~ S;JLUTION, cont. <br />• = ecls~tioL plan are to: (1) protect the area from erosion, (2) maintain or <br />mprov~ the resources, and (3) maintain an acceptable appearance. Thin <br />=rea hes acaquate topsoil to provide an opportunity to meet these objectives. <br />Stems :hat involve all gravel pit reclamationa: <br />1. SH@iING - Ideal shaping after gravel is removed consists of north <br />end ea=t slopes less .than four to one (11,°), and south and nest slopes <br />less t•an five to one (120). Many areas will not permit this type of <br />shapinE. ~ two to one slope is the marimilm slope for seeding. Contour <br />gradin_ anc terraces not only conserve moisture, but also provide a site <br />nor gees asd shrubs that may enhance the landscape. Scarification after <br />gradin_ wii7 alloy better adherence during top soiling operation. <br />• 2. MQIsCH - A soil mulch of straw or hay applied with asphalt to <br />bold i= in place is recommended, or as a substitute, a wood fiber (silvifiber) <br />applie_ with a hydro seeder can be used subsequent to broadcast seeding and <br />soil c_ver-~ge. Mulching on steep south or nest facing elopes is highly <br />recomm=ndec. Agronomy blankets have been used in Colorado on steep road <br />cuts a=d would be beneficial in this case. <br />3. FF.F'TILIZFIt - 60-SOf{/acre of both nitrogen and phosphorous are <br />recomm=ndec during seeding. <br />4• TAP SOIL - All top soil should be composted. 6-8 inches of <br />topsoi= should be distributed over the site after shaping has been done. <br />Stecif-ca for this site Problems: Fluctuating eater <br />table~Salt Meadow <br />1) Slu=ping 3/1 inclusions <br />2) 6-S inch top soil distributed over area <br />• <br />