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cover will be adequate to stabilize the site and control erosion but may not necessarily equal <br />the cover of the natural surrounding areas. The species selected for site stabilization will not <br />require continued irrigation or soil amendments. <br />(2) Tree establishment: No planting of trees are recommended in areas where a slurry wall <br />and earthen dams are constructed_ Further, the proposed post mining land use is developed <br />water resource and not forest lands. <br />(3) Establishment of rangeland: Not applicable, the post mining land use is <br />developed water resource and not rangeland. <br />(4) Consideration of environmental and biological factors in the Reclamation Plan: <br />Since the post mining land use is a developed water resource, grazing will not be <br />allowed. The primary goals of the revegetation plan are to ensure site erosion control and <br />stability. These goals may be met through a combination of physical and biological <br />measures. The NRCS will be consulted to ensure that these goals are met. <br />(Sj Ensure the establishment of a diverse and long-lasting vegetative cover: In <br />those areas where vegetation will be established, the site will be prepared to provide the best <br />chance for the selected plant species becoming established. Following is what is <br />recommended by the local NRCS Field Office: <br />Seedbed Preparation: The seedbed should be well settled and firm, but friable enough <br />that the seed can be drilled at the recommended depth. Soils that have been compacted by <br />traffic or other equipment should be tilled (deep-chiseled or ripped if necessary) to break up <br />restrictive or compacted layers, and then harrowed and rolled or packed to prepare the <br />required firm seedbed. If the seed is to be broadcast seeded, then the seedbed should be <br />settled and fairly firm, but left rough enough to catch the seed and allow some coverage by <br />soil when tracked in by equipment or harrowed and packed into the soil surface. Avoid <br />seedbed preparation when the soil is wet to prevent seedbed compaction. Planting depth <br />should be less than one inch. Drill raw spacing should be approximately 8 inches. <br />(~ Methods of weed control: The site is a commercial sod farm so noxious weeds are <br />actively controlled. However, if noxious weeds do invade the site, a weed control program <br />will be implemented as soon as possible. A portion of the reclamation cost will be devoted to <br />this item. Please .see Exhibit "T' Vegetation Information for the attached weed management <br />plan. <br />(7) Fire lanes and access roads: Not applicable, it will not be necessary to construct fire <br />lanes or access roads for planting. <br />(8) Delays to the revegetation process on selected areas: It is understood by the <br />Operator/Applicant that planting required for reclamation may be delayed, through the period <br />