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weeds is the goal then available soil nitrogen must be limited in the soil. Their recommendation for establishing native plants from shrubs to grasses to forbes is to forgo the application of supplemental nitrogen and in cases where weeds are a major or potential problem tie-up the available soil nitrogen with an available carbon source such as sugar. (see attached paper) Therefore Oxbow Carbon and Minerals proposes to eliminate the addition of supplemental nitrogen and will apply 57 #/ac of Treble Super Phosphate (P,O,) to be incorporated to a depth of 1-2 inches by mechanical means. This incorporation of phosphate in the upper 2 inches of the plant growth medium will assist with the establishment and growth of the germinating natives during the critical early development phases. (rates of application and depth of application derived from Dr. Ed Redente, Range Science Department, Collage of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins Colorado 9/26/96) 3. Proposed Seeding~nd Fertilization Ap~licatiom Methods Oxbow Carbon and Minerals proposes to dry broadcast the specified seed and P2O5 at their prescribed rates on the sites, and then with a special rake attachment and chain drag attached to a D-6 Catapiller will bury the seed and Phosphate fertilizer the required depth. The rake attachment is constructed in such a way that the tines will loosen the plant growth medium while the cleats on the Catapiller will create 2 inch depressions for the seed and Phosphate. The chain drag is attached to the rake and it's oscillation during each pass of the D-6 Catapiller will assist in covering and burying the seed and fertilizer. Any areas not receiving sufficient coverage will be hand raked by employees of Oxbow Carbon and Minerals at the conclusion of the mechanical operations. Once heavy equipment is removed from the site a hydromulch of wood fibers at a rare of 1,500 to ?,000 pounds to an acre will be spread over the entire area to control erosion and to provide protection next spring for emerging seedlings.