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<br />The difficulty with salty soils is not particularly surprising, but it was surprising that salt levels are <br />so high. It is not known whether this problem is very localized or if this is a general problem. Depending <br />upon what is determined through these tests, it might indicate a need to do chemical testing of replaced <br />soils in this area prior to planting. Although it is easy to determine whether a soil is salt affected (the <br />presence of salt crusting on particles or the native species originally living in the soil}, visual inspection <br />cannot be used to determine how serious a problem exists. It does appear quite clear that the original <br />species included in the permit and recommended by the SCS are almost totally inappropriate for these sites <br />and result in nothing but poor growth or total failure. <br />Annual Report Maps: The annual report maps have been increased to five maps this year. This is because <br />of the inclusion of the Lirvak salty soil revegetation test area as a separate map. The format of the maps is <br />the same as it was last year. The acreage information is the same except that, where appropriate, an <br />indication is given as to whether the acreage is bonded or released. <br />Transit Mix of Pueblo 1999 Annual Report M-77-573 Pueblo West Pit Page 3 of 3 <br />