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August 4, 2011 <br />C -1981- 014 /Southfield Mine JHB <br />REVEGETATION — Rule 4.15 ❑ ❑ Vegetative Cover; Timing: <br />Ms. Sauders continues to be extrememly concerned with the existence of Rabbitbrush on the reclaimed <br />areas of the portal, on reclaimed Pond No. 3 area, and on portions of the refuse pile. Ms. Sauders wants all rabbit <br />brush eradicated on all 8 acres of the refuse area. <br />I reminded Ms. Saunders that Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus) is not considered a noxious species on the <br />State of Colorado Noxious Weed List or by Fremont County. This species was not included in the seed mix, and <br />has established as a vounteer species. The Colorado Divisiont of Parks and Wildlife (previously Colorado <br />Division of Wildlife) had recommended inclusion of this species in the seed mix for its benefit to wildlife. The <br />Division's observations have been that rabbitbrush dies out with time on properly managed areas. There was no <br />evidence that this species continues to spread on the Southfield reclaimed areas. No new seedlings were observed <br />and the existing rabbitbrush shrubs are mature, with some exhibiting senescence. Grasses and other forb species <br />are present below the canopies of the existing rabbitbrush plants. <br />Ms. Saunders was not concerned with the establishment of Four -wing saltbrush.She also does not want sagebrush. <br />Ms. Saunders also stated that she wants the parking area seeded and the road to the parking area seeded. Ms. <br />Saunders stated that she did not care about wildlife habitat as a post mining landuse, only about grazing of <br />livestock. <br />The vegetation throughout the mine site is very dry. The region has been very dry this summer, but had received <br />afternoon thunderstorms earlier in the week. No noxious weed species were observed on the reclaimed areas <br />during this inspection. Vegetative cover is good, and visually the re- established vegetation appears diverse. <br />DOCUMENTS RECEIVED None <br />OTHER (SPECIFY) <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 1 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 0 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />