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United states Department of Agriculture <br />-fir ICI RCS <br />Natural Resources Conservation Service lorijazwidc@oo.usda.gov <br />1475 Pine Grove Rd Suite 201A 970-879-3225 Ext 3 <br />Steamboat, Colorado 80587 970-979-2517 Fax <br />Date: October 4, 2010 <br />Reclamation Plan for Proposed Frentress Gravel Pit <br />During ground disturbance: <br />The top 6 - 8 inches of topsoil should be stripped and stockpiled and used in the <br />reclamation process. The stockpile should be broadcast seeded immediately with 16 <br />lbs/acre of dryland alfalfa and 201bs/acre of intermediate wheatgrass. The stock pile will <br />also be kept free of noxious weeds by using herbicides until the pile is used for <br />reclamation purposes. In the process of treating noxious weeds some of the alfalfa may <br />be killed as well, which is acceptable. <br />After earth disturbance operations the following steps are needed: <br />1. Side slopes should be flatter than 3:1. Slopes of 6:1 or flatter are much more desirable <br />for greater success in re-establishment of vegetation and operation of equipment. <br />2. Excess water from adjacent areas should not be allowed to flow onto the area unless <br />erosion control practices are implemented. <br />3. Length of slope should be properly controlled to prevent erosion. <br />4. Topsoil is needed on sites having exposed soil surfaces low in organic material and <br />texture classification of clay loam or heavier. This need increases significantly if the <br />soils are inherently dry, if the slopes are greater than 6:1 and if the slope aspect is south <br />or southwest. Topsoil should be applied after shaping and tilled to a depth of 6 inches or <br />more binding topsoil to existing soil. <br />Seedbed Preparation: <br />All rocks, trash and other debris that will interfere with seeding should be removed. Till <br />the ground to a depth of 4 - 6 inches. If the seedbed is prepared immediately following <br />construction, this operation can usually be omitted, except on fresh cut areas that have not <br />otherwise been disturbed. Apply fertilizer, seed and mulch if needed. <br />Fertilization: <br />Fertilizer of not less than 40 lbs nitrogen and 40 lbs phosphorous should be applied <br />unless a soil analysis indicates additions lbs need per acre. Application of fertilizers <br />should be immediately prior to the time of seeding. <br />Grass Seeding: <br />The following seed mix will be used: <br />% of mix PLS/AC* <br />Smooth Bromegrass 40% 13.0 <br />Intermediate wheatgrass 35% 20.0 <br />Alfalfa 25% 8.0 <br />Helping People Help the Land <br />An Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider