2012-12-06_REVISION - C1981008 (4)

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performed in 2010. Weed control, measures targeting State listed and local species of concern including: Knapweed(s), Thistle(s), White Top, Curly Cup Gumweed, Russian - Olive, Saltcedar, Burdock, Mullein, Halogeton, and Western Whorled Milkweed were performed via spot spraying in areas where they were located. Weed control was performed by WFC and a licensed weed control company. Pest Management, consisting of Prairie Dog control was not formally practiced on in the vicinity of the Bond Release Areas, as very few Prairie Dogs were observed in 2010. Fertilizer was not applied in 2010 to the Irrigated Pasture Reclaimed Areas. Hay production listed by property owner giving the details of the first cutting are summarized in the 2010 ARR, and this report documents that forage harvest data was collected from 219.59 acres of Irrigated Pasture Reclamation that were harvested for hay, with the weighted average production being 1,303 pounds of field dried forage per acre. Irrigated water was diverted into the CCC ditch on 6 May and irrigation commenced on these areas about 8 May. The CCC Ditch water was shut off on 18 October 2010. Grazing occurred on the Irrigated Pasture Reclaimed Areas during 2010. Ward Burbridge grazed approximately 30 head of cattle starting about 1 November 2010 on approximately 59 acres on the Benson east area and continued there for approximately three weeks. Grazing then progressed to the Benson south, Goforth, San Miguel, and Burbridge properties, and approximately 152 acres were grazed. Mr. Burbridge started supplemental feeding of his cattle with grass hay around 1 December 2010 and continued this feeding until about 1 May 2011. On the Irrigated Pasture reclaimed lands to the south of 5' Avenue, the Staats family grazed approximately 210 head of cattle from 1 February 2010 through 5 March 2010, when most of the animals were moved out, except 15 cows which were finally moved out 15 March 2010 after they had calved. On the Irrigated Pasture Reference Area, no rill or gully repair work was performed. Weed control was identical to that for the Irrigated Pasture Bond Release Areas. Fertilizer, was not applied to this area in 2010. Irrigation, consisting of 10 shares of water, was applied to the 6.8 acre site Irrigated Pasture Reference Area, commencing on about 19 April and ending on 8 October 2010. Grazing, involving the grazing of between 3 and 7 head of horses commenced on the Irrigated Pasture Reference Area about 1 September 2010 and ended about 26 November 2010. The sod was also ripped in the spring to promote plant growth and create furrows which aided in the application of flood irrigation waters. Ditch maintenance work continued and gated aluminum pipe was installed on the site to improve irrigation efficiency. Management Practices Utilized in 2009. There was no repair work associated with rills SL -14 03DEC12.wpd 17