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- ~ ~ Page 2 of~ <br />(~ r_ ~ ~ f~ ~l~ l©n1 I~~~ ~ ~C I-I l t~ i 1 <br />~~ ' _ „~ <br />gentler slopes the topsoil depth will bep~ which should be adequate <br />~o~Re.c.'(e~r~s`' <br />for establishing native grasses, wildflowers, fortis and shrubs. <br />ii} Upon depletion of the deposit and cessation of mining-related activities <br />in an area, seeding wilt begin. After bacltfilling and grading the area, the <br />seed bed will be prepared using the most appropriate method for the <br />resulting slopes. If the slopes are suitable for equipment, the-soils will <br />first be chiseled to eliminate compacted conditions. An appropriate <br />fertilizer (18-46-0) will then be applied to the roughened soils at the rate <br />of 200# per acre to compensate for nutrient deficiencies. After the <br />fertilizer is applied, it will be incorporated into the soils, using discing "-- <br />machinery when possible. If at the time of reclamation it is determined <br />that there are better methods of preparing the seed bed, we may choose to <br />use those alternative methods. <br />iii) The species of grasses, fortis, shrub and trees chosen for re-vegetation <br />shall be compatible with the proposed final land use and shall be of <br />adequate diversity to establish successful reclamation. A listing of the <br />appropriate species and applicable planting quantities can be found <br />attached to Exhi d fitted "Table 1 -Recommended Species and <br />Rates". We will use this Table as our guide for re-vegetating disturbed <br />areas. In addition, at the time or reclamation, we may contact the <br />Colorado Division of Wildlife for their suggestions for species of grasses, <br />fortis, shrubs and trees that are preferred for wildlife habitat and <br />consumption. <br />iv} Depending on the steepness of the slopes, grass and forb seed will be <br />applied using one or more of the following methods: -grass drill, <br />hydroseeding, or manually broadcasting the seed. If the seed is manually <br />broadcasted, the application rate will be twice the rate required for seed <br />drilling. <br />RECEIVED <br />JUL 19 2007 <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safe~- <br />3~ <br />~~ <br />