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PORTLAND QUARRY PER41T 77-344 Page 3 <br /> (4) Species of Vegetation Planted, the Location and Dates of Planting <br /> The seed mixture planted in overburden dump from Glut 2 is as follows: <br /> Type of Seed Pounds/acre <br /> Four wing salt bush <br /> Winterfat 25.0 <br /> Side oats grams - Vaugh variety 1.8 <br /> Sand dropped seed 0.05 <br /> Crested wheatgrass, Fairway variety 2.0 <br /> Streambank wheatgrass, Sodar variety 4.4 <br /> (5) e and Approximate Quality of Fertilizers, Organic Material or <br /> Sou Con itioners Use cation ot Use <br /> A soil "Imprinter" was fashioned after plans provided by the local <br /> Soil Conservation Service representative. This unit was used in <br /> conjunction with broadcast seeding. It presses the seed into the <br /> ground and provides indentations to hold moisture and minimize <br /> erosion. Photos are attached showing the intended use. Additional <br /> cross bars are required to minimize excessive maintenance problems. <br /> (6) Appraisal of Results of Reclamation Efforts <br /> At the present time, the area planted has grass sprouts at the law <br /> spots and it has a thick earthen crust. <br /> (7) Estimates and Location and Number of Acres to be Affected <br /> in the Coming Year <br /> The estimated areas outlined in yellow on drawing pcc-1387 D comprise <br /> a total of about 56 acres. Approximately 490,000 tans of limestone <br /> remain in Cut 3 which is over a one-third year's supply for the plant. <br /> Cut 5 has been included in the bonded area without increasing the <br /> bond amount, since larger acreage is now in the "Minor" category. <br /> (8) The Effective Date of the Information Provided and as outlined <br /> on Map 1387 D is about to er , <br /> �Z <br /> G. M. Lochhead, P. E. <br /> Properties Manager <br /> CML:iem <br />