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Weed and Pest Control Plan - All Areas <br />A number of noxious weeds occur in the region surrounding the New Horizon Mine area. <br />Specifically, the following noxious weeds (as listed in Section V, CDMG Guideline for the <br />Management of Noxious Weeds on Coal Mine Permit Areas) were identified on the mine permit <br />area during various baseline and monitoring studies: <br />Canada thistle <br />Jointed goatgrass <br />Musk thistle <br />Field bindweed <br />Russian knapweed <br />Hairy white top <br />Russian Olive* <br />* Russian Olive has been put onto the target for management by the San Miguel Basin Weed <br />Advisory Commission. <br />Reclaimed areas or mine related associated disturbances such as roadsides and facilities will be <br />monitored for noxious weed infestations. Monitoring will be conducted either through the formal <br />revegetation monitoring program or as qualitative observations by WFC inspection teams. If <br />noxious weed infestations occur at levels which may interfere with successful reclamation, or are <br />detrimental to stand quality, weed control using herbicides will be implemented. A number of <br />herbicides are available on the market at this time. The Colorado State University Cooperative <br />Extension Service, or representative agent in Montrose County, will be contacted for <br />recommendations as to specific herbicides and application rates for the targeted weeds. <br />Recommendations specified on the herbicide label will also be strictly followed. <br />Herbicides will be applied either by contracted outside services or by WFC personnel. Outside <br />services will consist of either the County Weed Control District resources or a private commercial <br />herbicide applicator. <br />(Revised 1- 15 -03) 2.05.4(2)(e) -27 <br />