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Species Variety #/Acre PLS* <br />Western wheatgrass <br />Variety rosana Rosana, or Arriba 3.3 <br />switchgrass Blackwell or Alamo 3.3 <br />alkali sacaton Salado 3.3 <br />Total PLS/acre +9.9 <br />*Seeding rates are given in pound of Pure Live Seed (PLS**) <br />(The three listed grass .species .show some of the highest average production based on the <br />NRCS Ecological Sate Description and should therefore help ensure the Reclamation Plan <br />goals of site stability and erosion control.) <br />* * PLS = purity X germination <br />(iii) Soil amendments: As stated previously, the NRCS recommends 401bs. of nitrogen and <br />phosphorous per acre. Well cured feedlot/barnyard manure is recommended and may be <br />used if readily available and will be applied at the rate of twenty tons per acre. <br />(iv) Tree and shrubs planting: Deeply rooted species are not recommended in areas where <br />slurry walls or earthen dams are constructed. None will be planted. <br />(v) Topsoil replacement depth: Topsoil will be replaced to an average depth of 6 inches, <br />some areas receiving more, some less. <br /> <br />