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Section 2.05.4(2)(e) <br />Revegetation <br />1.0 Introduction <br />This revegetation plan details the methods and materials required to revegetate and stabilize <br />lands affected by surface mining at the New Horizon 2 area. This revised plan for PR 06 in 2009 <br />incorporates the changes required bythe prime farmland soil determination by the NRCS in 2008 <br />and other changes to post -mine uses due to water availability. <br />2.0 Postmining Vegetation /Land Use Types <br />The postmine vegetation types in the reclaimed area will consist of the Reclaimed Irrigated <br />Pastureland type, Irrigated Cropland (alfalfa), Dryland Pasture type, and any portions of the <br />Irrigated Pastureland Swale /drainage type that remain undisturbed or have reestablished naturally <br />during the liability period. <br />Irrigated pasture is an important post -mine vegetation type, although dryland pasture is also <br />prevalent. In order to encourage "prompt establishment of vegetative cover and recovery of <br />productivity levels compatible with the approved postmining land use" (4.15.1(2)), Reclaimed <br />Irrigated Pastureland will be established on areas identified in the pre -mine studies as <br />Pastureland - Irrigated Grass and Pastureland - Irrigated Hay. The exceptions are the entire <br />Morgan property and a small area on the WFC property, which will be restored to Irrigated <br />Cropland. The various plans for backfilling, grading, and topsoil redistribution (Sections <br />2.05.4(2)(c) and (d)) will provide the basis for the potential productivity of the reclaimed lands. <br />Upon meeting successful revegetation requirements forthe Reclaimed Irrigated Pastureland type <br />and release of WFC's liability, these lands may be converted to other uses by the land user or <br />owner. <br />Wildlife will continue to make incidental use of the area following reclamation activities. Aportion <br />of the Swale /drainage type will re- establish naturally adjacent to sediment ponds, continuing to <br />provide habitat to wildlife. WFC will work with the landowners affected by the changes in the <br />Permit Revision 06. Correspondence with landowners concerning land use changes are included <br />(Revised: PR -06) 2.05.4(2)(e) - 2 <br />