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RECLAMATION PLAN <br />EXHIBIT I~ <br />6.3.4 - Final grading will be such that the topography is <br />appropriate to the reclaimed use of the property, i.e., as range- <br />land. The overall slope of the mine will be left at the 2:1 rate <br />from the top of the mine to the floor. The floor of the mine have <br />a slight grade to preserve the natural drainage on the site per thE~ <br />landowners wishes . The Reclamation Plan Map -Exhibit E-2 shows how we <br />envision the area will look when it is reclaimed. <br />Reclamation will begin as the exterior limit of the mine is <br />reached. As mining is completed on, the finished area will be <br />resoiled using any salvageable soils and seeded. Once mining is <br />done on an area and will not be disturbed again it will be resoiled <br />and prepared for seeding. We estimate the average depth of the <br />replaced topsoil will be 1-2 inches deep since very little soil <br />exist on the site. <br />The seeding mix and species of grasses to be used on the area <br />are shown on page 4 of this report. This is a seed mixture re- <br />quired by the USFS and is made up of native grasses and fortis that <br />has been used successfully on the Routt National Forest. The seed <br />will be obtain from a local supplier in the area so the mix is <br />adapted to local conditions. We also expect to see a natural <br />invasion of trees, fortis and woody plants from surrounding areas. <br />Grand County will work with the USFS on restoring trees on the <br />site. At this time we do not know if seedling trees or seed will <br />be used. <br />Fertilizer will be used to enhance the seed bed and the area <br />will be hydromulched per the USFS requirements. A mixture of grass <br />seed (25#/ac), a fertilizer mix of 18~ Nitrogen and 46~ Potassium <br />(250#/ac), Fibermulch (400#/ac) and water (1450 #/ac) will be used <br />to seed the prepared seedbed. <br />Seeding will occur in the fall (after October 1St) or the <br />spring after the last freeze but before May 1St. Revegetation will <br />be carried out in such a way, so as to establish a diverse, effec- <br />tive and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self- <br />regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation, soil <br />amendments or fertilizers. The plan is to create a vegetative <br />cover that is at least equal in extent to the cover of the natural <br />vegetation before mining. <br />The landowner will be asked to avoid disturbing the site <br />during the first three years to insure the seed takes. After the <br />second growing season the site will be inspected and an assessment <br />of revegetation success will be done to determine if additional <br />seeding will be necessary. If the analysis shows additional work <br />is needed it will done that fall. <br />Weed control will be implemented prior to and during revege- <br />tation activities. This does not mean we will attempt to kill all <br />weeds, since some provide a natural ground cover and shade for <br />emerging grass. We will concentrate on controlling the noxious <br />weeds on the reclaimed area, following NRCS recommendations if a <br />problem occurs. <br />9 (revised 4/3/08) <br />-_ ._ L__ <br />