I show that 22.9 inches were actually replaced. This indicates that more topsoil was originally removed
<br />during initial disturbance than anticipated.
<br />Tab 21, Minesoil Reconstruction (PR-05) indicated an estimated avuage of 1.6 feet (19.2 inches)
<br />would be replaced over final graded spoIl in the South II-W area, however 2005 sampling
<br />measurements showed that 22.1 inches were actually replaced, while 2006 measurements indicate that
<br />the replacement depths were reduced to 15.7 inches for an overall average of 22.1 inches. Perntit
<br />Revision OS and discussions with the Division have detemilned that variable replacement thicknesses
<br />over the remaining area would be desirable. As shown in the topsoil balance above, a minimum
<br />average of 1.3 feet is available.
<br />• Seeding and Shrub Planting
<br />•
<br />A total of 109.3 acres were seeded in 2006. The majority of the area was seeded using Seed Mix No.l
<br />(see Table 06.2, Seed Mix No.l, for constituents). Seed Mix No.2, Mesic Drainage/Riparian, was used
<br />along the constructed portion of channel PM-3 (see Table 06.3, Seed Mix No. 2, for constituents).
<br />Of the 109.3 acres seeded/planted, 7.8 acres axe newly established shrub plots. These shrub sites were
<br />established in the TS pond, 016A Pond and north D pit areas. The sites were prepared by roughening
<br />the soil with small hummocks in an attempt to increase snow water retention. These areas were hand
<br />seeded with Concentrated Shmb Seeding Mix No.6 (see Table 06.4, Seed Mix No.6, for constiments).
<br />Shrub Plots. Approximately 41,058 seedlings and 2,370 one gallon sized shrubs and trees were
<br />planted at II-W, with another 1030 Aspens transplanted, locations of the sites are shown on the
<br />attached 2006 Reclamation Map. Following is the breakdown indicating the numbu of species
<br />planted in each area.
<br />
<br />S cies North Atea
<br />Fenced Below T5
<br />Poad Fenced South Pit
<br />As n Plot Ponds &
<br />Dtaina
<br />Total
<br />s en #1 0 0 2,030 0 2,030
<br />S e 3,500 4,000 300 3,200 11,000
<br />itterbrush 550 0 0 0 55
<br />ox Elder 0 100 500 100 700
<br />uffalob 500 75 0 0 575
<br />hokecher 300 30 100 0 430
<br />ottonwood 0 400 1,000 130 1,530
<br />arrant 500 1,200 2,000 500 4,200
<br />0 ood 0 0 700 1000 1700
<br />ountain Maho an 0 0 124 124 24
<br />ak #] 0 0 500 904 90
<br />ak 10 Cu." 1,500 1,000 2,000 1,200 5,700
<br />ervicebe #1 100 96 200 70 466
<br />ervicebe 10 Cu." 2,000 900 500 0 3,
<br />ilver S e 2,500 2,500 0 0 5,000
<br />nowbe 0 500 500 0 1,000
<br />ood Rose 3,000 800 1,000 225 5,025
<br />TOTAL 14,450 11,601 11,454 6,953 44,458
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