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Seed Mix #8 is specifically designed for and has been developed for Dryland Pasture on the <br />NHN Mine area, to provide a mix of species that are compatible with the Dryland Pasture type, <br />have a high level of utility, and will provide long term protection of the resource. <br />Some areas will be reclaimed to Dryland Pasture where water is not sufficient for irrigation. <br />Other areas reclaimed to the Dryland Pasture type occupy locations where the Pinon- Progresso <br />loams complex, Sagebrush vegetation types occurred prior to mining (see Section 2.04.9 and <br />2.04.10). Some of these reclaimed areas will have only received ancillary disturbances during <br />mining activities. The associated disturbance relates to topsoil removal for the location of roads, <br />stockpiles, facilities, and regrading activities during reclamation. These areas were not flood <br />irrigated prior to mining because of shallow soils, rock outcrops, and topographic constraints. <br />Since these areas will remain basically unchanged in terms of topography, they will not be <br />irrigated in the postmine land use. The establishment of a Dryland Pasture type is consistent <br />with both the pre and postmining land uses in the area and best reflects that which is attainable <br />under the expected site conditions and management potential. <br />Any Dryland Pasture reclamation will involve drill seeding of a sterile hybrid annual triticale <br />(Quickguard) in combination with Seed Mix #8. Quickguard will be planted either in the fall <br />preceding a summer perennial planting or in the spring preceding a fall dormant seeding of the <br />perennial species later the same year. The Quickguard application rate will be 20 -25 lbs per <br />acre. Seed mix #8 is the permanent seed mix for the Dryland Pasture. Seeding of Dryland Pasture <br />will take place during either of the two time frames: 1) between July 15 and September 15, or 2) <br />between October 25 and November 30 of any year after the topsoil has been replaced. <br />Species selection criteria centered on species that are drought tolerant, reasonably productive <br />under semiarid conditions, able to provide site stabilization, able to withstand grazing pressure, <br />and have utility for livestock and wildlife. The seed variety and mixture is commonly used in <br />this region and was reviewed by the NRCS. <br />Dryland Pasture Seeding Procedures <br />Section 2.05.4(2)(e) Page 27 January 2012 <br />