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! The Division and Montrose County weed control staff will be consulted regarding any weed infestation <br />area and any control measures before they are instigated. The plan does not contemplate total weed <br />removal on the property. Past experience shows that some initial weed cover in the first year following <br />the retopsoiling is beneficial to the reclamation effort in a dry rangeland site. Weeds tend to provide <br />shade for new grasses, are a means of holding snow on the seedbed longer and protect it from wind and <br />water erosion until the planted species have taken hold. <br />During the removal of overburden, if an area of heavy seed infestation is encountered, it will be buried <br />in the slopes rather than used as a growth medium. During all phases of the mining operation, the area <br />will be monitored closely every year in which the permit is active to determine if there are any <br />additional weeds invading it. Weed control will again be initiated if the problem becomes serious. The <br />Division will be consulted regarding any additional weed infestation area and any control measures <br />before they are instigated. If infestations of similar weeds to those that are present now are experienced, <br />the current weed control plan will continue to be used. If any new species of weeds are found, Montrose <br />County Weed Control Authority and the Division will be consulted in order to formulate the best plan <br />0 for the new infestation. <br />5. Revegetation <br />Revegetation on site will be done using the existing approved seedmix present in the current 110 permit. <br />This is a mixture of smooth brome, clover, orchard grass, and alfalfa. Table D-1 shows a breakdown of <br />the seedmix. <br />Table D-1 Revegetation Seedmix <br />Seed Amount Units <br />Smooth brome grass (Manchar) 5.00 lbs/acre <br />Orchard grass (Latar) 2.50 lbs/acre <br />Red clover 1.25 lbs/acre <br />Alfalfa 1.25 lbs/acre <br />Total 10.001bs/acre <br />0 Soderquist Pit March 10 14