(A) (1) The plan for revegetation should include a mix of grass basal cover, native vegetation cover and rock cover, similar in type, diversity and percentage mix and location to pre-mining situation.
(2) Use of fast-growing vegetation to stabilize slopes is appropriate.
(3) Use of invasive species shall not be allowed in revegetation and the plan shall address the how invasive species will be managed during the operation of the mine.
(B) Revegetation success may be determined by:
(1) Comparison to an appropriate reference area;
(2) Comparison to baseline data acquired at the mining site prior to its being affected by mining; or
(3) Comparison to an approved alternate technical standard.
(Prior Code, § 345.07)