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bury the seed approximately 1/4 inch. Since not all of the seed will be covered, the seed rate <br />will be increased 100% over the drilled seed rate. If the harrow is not utilized, such as in a <br />topsoil stockpile situation, then the broadcast rate will be double the drilled rate. <br />Inter-seeding of Reclaimed Irrigated Pastureland (IP), may occur throughoutthe bond release <br />period, as this is a normal husbandry practice. See letter on the following page from Jim Boyd, <br />the local NRCS specialist, which substantiates this practice. Western Fuels may employ these <br />practices during the reclamation period. <br />4.6 Liability Period Management- Reclaimed Irrigated Pastureland <br />Irrigated Cropland will be managed to a high level due to the presence of prime farmland soils <br />and water availability. The management of the irrigation system on the Morgan property will be <br />performed by the Morgans themselves at WFC's expense. The Morgans will also receive all <br />crops produced from their property in the permit area. <br />5.7.1 Management Sequence <br />The following narrative describes the sequence of steps for the revegetation process of Irrigated <br />Cropland. <br />Year 1 - In Spring, place topsoil and conduct topsoil preparation and seedbed preparation <br />according to Section 2.05.4 (2)(d). Also in Spring, seed green manure crop of oats which is to be <br />seeded at the rate of 75 Ibs/acre with yellow sweet clover at the rate of 2 Ibs per acre, which will <br />be drill seeded into the uncompacted topsoil. This seeding will be done during the time interval <br />from April 15 to April 30. Allow green manure crop to grow during this irrigation season. <br />Harvest the crop at the end of June. Soon after harvest, disk in the oat and yellow sweet clover <br />stubble. The yellow sweet clover will help to add organic material tothe soil and help it <br />rejuvenate from the stockpiles. Around August 21 of this year, plant seed mix #7, which is 20 Ibs <br />per acre alfalfa and 40 Ibs per acre triticale. Provide irrigation water to establish the crop before <br />winter. This planting is recommended by the NRCS local office. See letter in Attachment <br />2.05.4(2)(ey11.