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The unvegetated and low-vegetated portions of the entire site were seeded at <br />least lightly. Thus the seeding rate varied but it was estimated to average 4 <br />pounds of seed per acre. This is calculated by figuring the 957 pounds of bulk <br />seed at about 85% pure live seed or approximately 813 pounds of seed spread <br />over 200 acres. <br />Weed Control Plan <br />A weed control plan was prepared by Bamberg Ecological in January 2006 as a <br />result of observation of patches of Russian knapweed and Canada thistle on site. <br />This plan was implemented in 2006 and has been effective. The Canada thistle <br />has been reduced and the Russian knapweed has apparently been eradicated. <br />This weed control plan is incorporated into the reclamation plan by this reference. <br />Fines Stockpiles <br />Two stockpiles of fine material containing approximately 145,000 cubic yards <br />remain on site. It is thought that this material is marketable as traction sand and <br />we have been approached by a private party interested in purchasing this <br />material. It is planned to sell this material and revegetate the footprint. Should <br />this material prove to be unmarketable, the slopes of the stockpiles will be <br />reduced to a 3:1 slope and the surface revegetated. <br />Concrete Pad <br />A concrete pad remains from the period of active mining operations which may <br />facilitate handling of the fines material. Once the fines material has been sold <br />and removed from site, this pad will be broken up and buried in place. <br />Access Road <br />The existing access road will be left in place.