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The proposed seed mixtures include a number of tree and shrub species which, in combination with natural re- <br />invasion, should be effective in reestablishing both the herbaceous and woody components of the affected plant <br />communities. In the unlikely event however, that woody species reestablishment from seed and natural re- invasion <br />is determined to be inadequate based on early revegetation monitoring, TCC may selectively utilize supplemental <br />transplanting to increase woody plant densities and reestablish the woody plant component. Adaptive nursery <br />stock seedlings will be planted in the spring while in a dormant state. Seedlings will be placed along with slow - <br />release fertilizer, soil tamped around the seedlings, and each plant will be watered. <br />Mulching <br />Mulch is defined in Rule 1.04 as a material that aids in soil stabilization, promotes soil moisture conservation and <br />encourages plant germination and growth. Numerous studies have shown that topsoil itself is highly effective as a <br />mulch, due to its ability to control erosion and assist in moisture conservation (Power et al. 1974; USDA -ARS- <br />NDSU 1975; Dollhopf et al. 1977). It is the opinion of TCC that mulch in the form of an organic plant material <br />residue is unnecessary to achieve the three regulatory goals of controlling erosion, promoting germination and <br />increasing soil moisture content. TCC contends that, under the definition of mulch set forth in Rule 1.04, the <br />reapplication of topsoil, as provided by this reclamation plan, satisfies the requirement for mulch set forth at Rule <br />TR 06 -52 <br />2.05-112.1 02/17/06 <br />