2012-02-15_REPORT - C1981008 (17)

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performed during 2011. Attachment 2011 -C contains documentation on specific seed mixes, seeding application rates, as well as sample seed tags. Revegetated Land Fertilizer Rates and Pasture Yields Fertilizer was applied to the 6.4 acre Garvey area by the landowner on the NH1 at a rate of 250Ib /acre with a 50/50 mix of 18 -49 -0 and UREA. Fertilizer was applied on the NH2 property, east of 27 road in late March & early May. 2.05.4(2)(e) requires a minimum of 601bs /ac nitrogen and 20lbs /ac phosphorus be applied in the NH2 area at 100 percent strength. This translates to 43lbs /ac of 18 -46 -0, and, 117Ibs /ac of UREA for a combined application weight of1601bs /ac. NH1 and NH2 fields are depicted on Exhibits 2011 -1 and 2011 -9 respectively. Attachment 2011 -C contains all the monthly farm contractor reports that detail the related activities such as grazing, seeding, watering, etc. This program was not started till July 2011. December 2011 report is not present since the activity was static. NH2 first cut yields varied from 1,962Ib /acre to 4,186Ib /acre and are shown in Exhibit 2011 -11. The weighted average for 1 cutting production from the NH2 area was 2,630Ibs /ac. The weighted average 1 cutting production on the reference area was 2,487lbs /ac. The CC Ditch water arrived April 20 irrigation started April 22 "d . CC Ditch water was shut off October 4 Other than not irrigating during harvesting operations, the main pump was down for approximately 3 -days due to a turbo failure. New Horizon Mine did not fertilize or harvest in the NH1 area. Weed and Pest Control Activities Noxious weed control in 2011 consisted of several applications. Target species for weeds were Knapweed(s), Thistle(s), White Top, Curly Cup Gum Weed, Russian - olive, saltceder, burdock, mullein, halogeton, and Western whorled milkweed. Spot spraying was completed at NH2, see Exhibit 2011 -5. The treated sites were small and random in nature; too small to accurately depict on the map, however, the general areas are depicted and account for 260ac. Western Fuels Colorado personnel and BackCountry Vegetation Management, Colorado License # 11410, of Norwood, CO, treated noxious weeds. Various herbicides were applied at the manufacture specified rates. Surfactant and a marking dye were used with the herbicides to maximize spray effectiveness. Incidental spraying of nuisance weeds was also performed in many of the same areas. The pest control program covered approximately 12.1 ac. With some rare exceptions there were few prairie dogs noted in the NH2 area. Exhibit 2011 -14 outlines the colony areas as well as some individual units that were involved in the management program. Label requirements, recommendations, and conditions were followed for all chemicals used in the weed and pest management programs. Acres in Long -Term Mining or Reclamation Facilities Exhibit 2011 -13 depicts the approximate 98.8 acres in long term disturbance. Long term disturbance consists of stockpiles, haul roads, shop, offices, ditches, ponds, and other areas that are unable to be reclaimed prior to final bond release. Acres in Active Mining Areas As Exhibit 2011 -12 indicates, the 2011 active mine area disturbance was 164.75 acres. This Exhibit includes leftover disturbance from prior years that is not considered to be long term disturbance. F: \Eng \DATA \Word \Ann Reclaim Report \2011 \2011RECRPT.doc 4