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DRMS Permit Index
Permit No
C1981008A
IBM Index Class Name
Permit File
Doc Date
6/10/2010
Section_Exhibit Name
Section 2.05.4(2)(e) Revegetation
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Horizon 2 area will be considered acceptable if it is not less than 90 percent of the reference area <br />with 90 percent statistical confidence. <br />It is requested that the success standards for species diversity, shrub density and seasonal variety <br />be waived for the dryland pasture type. The postmining land use for the New Horizon 2 area is <br />intensive agriculture, which is consistent with the pre- mining land use. This type will occur within <br />the irrigated pasture type. In addition, operators within the New Horizon 2 study area indicated a <br />desire to replace the present areas containing sagebrush with a more productive community <br />oriented towards livestock . The present sagebrush type (formerly sagebrush and pinyon - juniper <br />dominated vegetation; see Peabody Addendum 10 -3) is not being reclaimed because it is only a <br />minor type reflecting a vegetative composition that has resulted in a stand dominated by increased <br />and undesirable species. The present stands are not critical or unique habitat for wildlife, nor do <br />they constitute any real wildlife value when one considers the extensive native vegetation in the <br />immediate Nucla area and the habitat resulting from irrigation along with the large trees and shrubs <br />in farmsteads in the area. During grazing rotations within the irrigated pasture types, there is the <br />potential for periodic heavy concentrations of grazing animals. The dryland pasture areas are <br />composed of species that can withstand grazing pressure and continue to protect the resource. <br />Seed Mix #8 has been designed to achieve this. The species present will supply forage during <br />green -up periods early in the spring and later in the fall, though some use may be made during the <br />summer. The productive and desirable forage species in the irrigated pasture will be used during <br />the summer and fall months negating the need for seasonal variety in the dryland pasture type. <br />Additionally, the presence of the productive and palatable species in the irrigated pasture will <br />concentrate animals there, reducing potential grazing impacts to the dryland pasture type. As <br />discussed earlier, relatively simple mixes are more desirable for pasture than complex mixes. <br />Revegetation Monitoring - All Areas <br />Areas which have been reclaimed and have entered into the bond liability period will be periodically <br />monitored. During the liability period revegetated areas will be monitored at least twice. The first <br />monitoring will be conducted during the second full growing season. The second monitoring will <br />be conducted approximately mid -way through the liability period. A subsequent monitoring will be <br />conducted during years 9 and 10 to assess post- mining land use success and to provide <br />information necessary for final bond release. Monitoring will consist of evaluations to document the <br />(Revised 1- 15 -03) 2.05.4(2)(e) -24 <br />
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