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Seedin • The seed mixture, as approved in the Permit, was applied in September and October. For details as to the location of the seeded areas, refer to Exhibit 9 - 2000 Annual Report Map. In cooperation with Colorado State University (CSU) and CDMG Colowyo established a woody plant demonstration project in the East Pit 2000 reclamation area. Please see the Exhibit 9 for the location of the site. The project consisted of various seeded treatments combined with varying topsoil depths. One half of the area will be fenced with elk proof fencing in 2001. Shrub Plantings The following containerized plant materials were planted in the "1999 B" strip seeded shrub establishment area located in the north Section 16 pit area in a 1999 reclaimed parcel. See Exhibit 9 - 2000 Annual Report for the location of the planting area. # of Plants Amelanchier alnifolia 2000 Artemisia tridentate 2000 Cercocarpus ledrfolius 500 Chrvsothamnus nauseosus 500 • Ribes aureum 500 Total 5,500 Augmented Seeding or Cultural Practices No revegetated areas received additional seeding. All reclaimed areas, sediment ponds, etc. were checked for the invasion of noxious weeds and spot sprayed as necessary. One noxious weed species, Canadian thistle (Circium arvense) was noted but in limited areas. A Tordon/2,4-D herbicide mix was applied on Canadian thistle in the early summer before flowering in accordance with their labels. In 1999 one sma11 area of East Pit reclamation (14.6 acres) was burned by a lightening strike. The area is delineated on Exhibit 9 - 2000 Annual Report. The fire was hot enough to burn all of the herbaceous vegetation as well as a number of woody species (Atriplex and Artemisia). Upon review of the area in 2000 it is apparent that while the herbaceous species rebounded quite nicely, the woody species are unable to regenerate themselves and were lost. A couple of woody plant establishment areas were also burned and will be monitored to determine the effects of the fire. • 2