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Chapter V <br /> On the remainder of the pile, grading has been completed, topsoil redistribution and <br /> revegetation are underway, as specified in sections F and G of this chapter (topsoil <br /> redistribution and revegetation) <br /> The A and B horizon material which is the only soil available in the area has been used <br /> for reclamation of the refuse pile, spread at depths of 6" to 12".* Redistribution of soil <br /> on the refuse pile was as follows: <br /> Year Acres Covered** A&B Horizon Material*** <br /> 1977 10 16,133 <br /> 1979 5 8,066 <br /> 1980 4 6,453 <br /> 1981 2 3,220 <br /> 1982 2 3,220 <br /> 1983 2 3,220 <br /> 1984 -0- -0- <br /> 1985 -0- -0- <br /> 1986 -0- -0- <br /> 1987 3 4,840 <br /> ** Approximate estimate <br /> *** Cu. Yds. <br /> Note: A horizon material, as it occurs at Coal Basin, is almost indistinguishable from B <br /> horizon material. B horizon material is the predominant soil horizon found, and <br /> therefore, is the primary soil used. <br /> c. Haul Roads. <br /> Interim and Final Reclamation of the extensive road system is planned. Previously, all <br /> the the haul road segments received heavy use, including coal haulage and transport of <br /> men/materiel to mine portals. <br /> Extensive planting and hydromulching has been done to stabilize road cuts, control <br /> erosion and to improve the aesthetics of Coal Basin. <br /> In 1977 a native shrub seedling program was developed in which Mid-Continent <br /> personnel, with the assistance of a consultant, picked seed from shrubs (at the same <br /> elevation as revegetation work was to be performed), and had these shrubs <br /> (woodrose, serviceberry, snowberry) grown in a nursery to produce approximately <br /> 5,000 seedlings annually. <br /> This program has been very successful, especially involving the woodroses <br /> (approximately 80% of seedlings), and this program was continued each year with <br /> 11 <br />