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EXHIBIT D <br />RECLAMATION PLAN <br />1. Soil will be replaced to approximately 6"-10" in depth as the quarry areas are depleted or no <br />longer used. It will be seeded when it is known that no machinery will be driving on those areas <br />to be reclaimed. <br />2. The gradient of reclaimed slopes will be 3:1 or less. If steeper slopes are required then the <br />slopes will be stepped into terraces to accomplish the desired stability for the vegetation. The <br />slopes are expected to follow the general slope of the existing lands. <br />3. The following measures will be taken to re-vegetate the site as they are applicable. <br />(a) The thickness of the plant growth should be equal to or better than the surrounding growth <br />to establish the quantity and quality desired. ( See Exhibit B, Custom Soils report for Larimer <br />County Area, Colorado Meadow Hollow Quarry) <br />(b) The site will be seeded on an on-going reclamation program. Top soil will be replaced and <br />seeded as it is determined that an area is depleted and it will not be disturbed by <br />machinery. Seeding will be done in the spring and late fall. Top soil will be spread onto the <br />reclamation site; top soil will be spread carefully to allow oxygen in and to prevent <br />compaction. Soil will be tested to indicate the amount and type of fertilizer needed. <br />(c) See Exhibit B, Custom Soils report for Larimer County Area, Colorado Meadow Hollow <br />Quarry for types and amount of PLS/acre. <br />(d) The seed will be applied by hand broadcast. <br />(e) Straw mulch will be used at 4000lbs per acre. <br />(f) Trees will be replaced at 24 per acre. <br />4. There are no ponds, streams, or buildings in the permit area. <br />5. The existing roads will remain as they provide access to the land surrounding the permit area <br />and were constructed for that purpose. <br />6. The waste rock and tailings will be incorporated into the reclamation areas of the depleted <br />quarries. They also may be sold as rip rap, or used for working decks for future building site. The <br />area will be seeded into pasture until the building site would be needed. <br />7. There should be no hydrologic disturbance or off site water damage as the work deck is porous <br />and absorbs all run-off. <br />8. Reclamation costs: <br />The operator will use their own equipment for the reclamation process. Therefore, the only <br />monetary costs are as follows, fuel, seed, trees, shrubs, and fertilizing material.