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Seed Mix No. 3 (Table 22-3) is designated for reclaimed areas within the tie-across haul road . <br />corridor. The mix has been designed for the wet saline or alkaline conditions and heavy <br />textured soils which are likely to be present within this area. In particular, the western end of <br />the haul road corridor and many of the drainages were wet and saline/alkaline prior to <br />construction of the haul road. Dryland wheat farming using sun}mer fallow techniques to <br />enhance soil moisture levels is a major source of these conditions, which will continue <br />following reclamation. Many of the species in the mix will tolerate wet conditions and all are <br />adapted to varying saline/alkaline conditions. Soil textures on reclaimed sites will be clay loam <br />to clay. All species in Seed Mix No. 3 aze able to tolerate these heavier textured soils. <br />Topsoil stockpiles, areas requiring temporary reclamation for approximately one year or longer, <br />and roadside disturbances will be seeded with Seed Mix No. 4 (Table 22-4). Species selection <br />was based on the need fox rapid establishment; longevity; adaptability to a range of soil <br />textures, aspects, and slopes; sod forming ability; presence of species that have deep root <br />systems or a large and fibrous root mass; and a level of nitrogen maintenance in the soil or plant <br />growth medium. An effort was made to balance the composition of the mix in favor of native species <br />while still maximizing the potential for effectiveness. <br />16 <br />• <br />• <br />