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The trial revegetation area which exists on the southern downcast slope <br /> consists of seeded species. Successful graminoid species include timothy <br /> (Phleum commutatum), orchard grass (Dactylus lomeratus), mountain brome <br /> ( r�omus mar ina us 'Bromar' ) , meadow ox ai opecurus pratensis) , and <br /> fescue ( es uca sp. ). Herbacious species inclu a cicer MIIKvevetc h (Astragalus <br /> cicer), penstemon (Penstemon sp. ) and yarrow. Vegetation success has been <br /> aoTe-d through the use of erosion control monofilament netting. Thurber fescue <br /> (Festuca thurberi ) is found adjacent to the revegetation area and scattered <br /> over tie i sa ur-Fed strip area. <br /> Soils <br /> Soil types at the Coal Basin site have been classified by Intermountain <br /> Soils. On the more convex portions of the area the Garlet family soils are <br /> found. This is a very stony loam on 35 to 75 percent slopes. Included in the <br /> mapping are small areaas of rock outcrop and soils with bedrock within 20 <br /> inches. Numerous rock fragments, both on the soil surface exist throughout <br /> the profile. On the smooth or concave areas, the Bassel family soils occur. <br /> This loamy unit exhibits a thickness ranging from 20 to 40 inches averaging 30 <br /> inches on 25 to 60 percent slopes. Included in this unit are small areas <br /> having surficial rock fragments . <br /> Wildlife <br /> Site-specific information on wildlife occurrences within the Coal Basin <br /> Project area is available from the adjacent active mining's operation permit <br /> application. Also, the Colorado Division of Wildlife has obtained a <br /> considerable amount of data on wildlife populations throughout the State and <br /> has made this information available in the form of a computer printout by <br /> geographic coordinates called the Latilong Study. Both sources for the <br /> general area around Redstone list several species of mammals, birds, and <br /> reptiles known to inhabit the area. <br /> Cultural and Historic Resources <br /> For a discussion of the historic and cultural aspects of the Coal Basin area <br /> please refer to Section IV A. <br /> II . Purpose and Need for the Project <br /> The purpose of the Coal Basin Project is to reduce or eliminate the <br /> environmental problems associated with the inactive mining operations and to <br /> provide a productive land use for the area that is compatible with adjacent <br /> areas. The need for the project arises from the existence of several <br /> environmental problems created by the previous strip mining operation . These <br /> have resulted in a loss of rangeland, habitat, and a deterioration of water <br /> quality on-site due primarily to the lack of vegetative cover and accelerated <br /> erosion from the strip and overcast areas. <br /> X-9 <br />