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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) <br />reclamation since the plan is to establish a vegetation cover <br />that is not dependent on irrigation to survive. <br />REVEGETATION PROGRAM <br />The revegetation program to be implemented is detailed below <br />and applies to the setback areas and slopes around the commercial <br />development envelope as shown on the reclamation plan map. <br />REVEGETATION INFORMATION <br />The topsoiling plan presented earlier and the revegetation <br />program are devised after careful review of the existing soil <br />conditions and present vegetation, both on site and in the <br />reports contained in the SOILS AND VEGETATION section. Revegetation <br />will be carried out in such a way, so as to establish a diverse, <br />effective and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of <br />self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation, <br />soil amendments or fertilizers. The plan is designed to create a <br />vegetative cover that is at least equal in extent to the cover of <br />the natural vegetation before mining. The revegetation plan <br />provides for the greatest probability of success in plant estab- <br />lishment and vegetative development by considering environmental <br />factors such as seasonal patterns of precipitation, temperatures <br />and wind. Other considerations, such as soil texture, fertility <br />and slope stability have been considered. The RECLAMATION PLAN MAP <br />shows the sloping plan and areas that will be revegetated around <br />the mine. <br />Seed will be broadcast on this site due to the limited area <br />on the slopes and setbacks. The seeding rated listed in this <br />plan is doubled from what it would be if drilling were used. <br />Since the intended use of 70% of the reclaimed land is as a <br />commercial development area the fill slopes around the level area <br />will be restored to rates commensurate with such use. A weed <br />control plan is included in this application to address noxious <br />weed control. <br />Access roads will be left around the mine to provide access <br />for planting crews, and for the supervision and inspection of the <br />completed reclamation. These roads will remain when mining ends <br />to ensure the owner's have access to the site. Final grading on <br />the roads and commercial development area will be done before the <br />pit is closed. <br />11 <br />