S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:07:19

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:29:07:19 - Forest planting

The following requirements apply to forest planting as an approved postmining land use:

(1) Trees, shrubs, and other understory vegetation physiologically suited to the site shall be used to revegetate disturbed areas. Woody species shall be planted at rates which can reasonably be expected to yield mature timber stand density appropriate to the species;

(2) No slope may exceed the maximum for typical forest usage in the surrounding area;

(3) Reclamation is complete when the following conditions are met;

(a) Sufficient woody species to achieve the expected stand density are viable and vigorous growth can be demonstrated by the operator;

(b) The understory vegetative cover is adequate to control erosion;

(c) The surviving vegetative species composition is appropriate for the postmining land use; and

(d) If an approved reference area is used, the reclaimed tree stand density must achieve at least 70 percent of that of the reference area five years after planting.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:29:07:19

14 SDR 111, effective 3/3/1988.

General Authority: SDCL 45-6B-81.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-6B-7, 45-6B-25, 45-6B-37 to 45-6B-45.