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3.1.10 Revegetation <br />(1) In the revegetated areas, the reclamation plan has been designed for rangeland <br />grass that is self - regenerate without continued dependence on irrigation. Fertilization <br />will be applied. <br />(2) No forest planting is planned. This is not consistent with the reclamation plan of <br />rangeland. The surrounding land does not have trees the planting of trees would be <br />inconsistent with the adjacent lands. <br />(3) The operators /applicant and landowners desires to have this site reclaimed as <br />rangeland, therefore, most slopes will be 3H: 1V or flatter however as stated prior in <br />this application some highwalls will be unavoidable. Seeding will be accomplished by <br />grassland drill equipment, where feasible, and broadcast in other areas. <br />(4) The local Soil Conservation District will be consulted to ensure the best possible <br />revegetation scheme. The MLRB along with the Rio Grande Conservation District <br />and the landowners will determine when grazing may start. Normally at least two <br />years of protection is needed. <br />(5) The site will be prepared to provide the best chance of grass being established by <br />doing the following as recommended by the local NRCS Field Office: <br />Seedbed Preparation: The seedbed should be well settled and firm, but friable enough <br />that seed can be drilled at the recommended depth. Soils that have been compacted by <br />traffic or other equipment should be tilled (deep - chiseled or ripped, if necessary) to <br />break up restrictive or compacted layers, and then harrowed and rolled or packed to <br />prepare the required firm seedbed. If the seed is to be broadcast, then the seedbed <br />should be settled and fairly firm, but left rough to catch the seed and allow some <br />coverage by soil when tracked in by heavy equipment or harrowed and packed into the <br />surface. Avoid seedbed preparation when the soil is wet to prevent compaction of the <br />seedbed. Planting depth less than (1) one inch. Drill spacing 8 inches. <br />(6) Noxious weeds are not a problem on this site, however, if noxious weeds do <br />invade this site, a weed control program will be implemented as soon as possible to <br />stop the spread of the noxious weeds. A portion of the reclamation cost will be <br />devoted to this item. See Exhibit "J' vegetation for weed management forms and <br />management plan. <br />(7) It will not be necessary to construct fire lanes or access roads for the express <br />purpose of fighting fire. <br />(8) It is understood by the operator /applicant that planting required for reclamation <br />may be delayed, through the period of use related to places of refuse disposal, haulage <br />roads, and road cuts. All industry standards for such storage will be used to stabilize <br />the surfaces. The operator /applicant is aware that no planting is required on these <br />areas, as follows: <br />(a) on any affected land being used or proposed for the deposit or disposal of <br />refuse until after the cessation of operations for productive use of such refuse. <br />