Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
Subpart C. Protection of Natural Resources |
Article I. Land Resources |
Chapter 88. Anthracite Coal |
SubChapter D. ANTHRACITE REFUSE DISPOSAL: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
Section 88.326. Revegetation: tree and shrub species and seedling standards
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(a) A single tree or shrub species may not comprise more than 50% of the total number of seedlings planted.
(b) When the approved postdisposal land use is wildlife habitat, unless alternate plans are approved or required by the Department, a minimum of 75% of the land affected shall be planted with a mixture of woody plant species. Woody plants shall include deciduous and coniferous tree species and shrub species which provide a diverse plant community.
The provisions of this § 88.326 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended March 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1143, effective August 10, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2872. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (95911).
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.290 (relating to vegetation-supporting material: nutrients and soil amendments); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.330 (relating to revegetation: standards for successful revegetation).