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Upon cessation of mining CBC Gavel will reclaim the site to agricultural grazing land. <br />Previously removed and stored overburden (topsoil) will be replaced by heavy machinery <br />to the maximum depth possible with the material available and in a nature consistent with <br />the surrounding land. Topography of the area is gentle sloping and the mined land will be <br />graded to correspond. If needed, water bars will be installed to prevent rainfall runoff <br />and erosion until the grass is established. At present there is a high percentage of surface <br />rock which holds little to no vegetation. It is the intent of CBCI Gravel to restore the site <br />to a superior grazing state than it currently is in. <br />Current vegetation at the site, where sufficient topsoil is present, consists primarily of <br />sagebrush and crested wheatgrass. As mining is concluded on different areas at the site it <br />will be reseeded with crested wheatgrass seed. This grass has proven to be long lasting <br />and tolerant of the natural conditions in the area. It is also a grass favored by livestock <br />and the landowner. Sagebrush will not be reseeded into the area. It is not a favorable <br />plant to either livestock or the landowner and there is enough of it surrounding the site <br />that it is likely to reseed itself in a few years, if not controlled. The grass seed will be <br />applied via an ATV and broadcast spreader at a rate of 15 pounds to the acre. Grazing <br />will be restricted and weeds controlled with herbicide until the grass is fully established.