Section 277.235. Standards for successful revegetation

(a) The standard for successful revegetation shall be the percent groundcover of the vegetation which exists on the site. The Department will not approve less than a minimum of 70% groundcover of permanent plant species. No more than 1% of the total area may have less than 30% groundcover. No single or contiguous area exceeding 3,000 square feet may have less than 30% groundcover.

(b) No trees, woody shrubs or deep rooted plants shall be planted or allowed to grow on the revegetated area, unless otherwise allowed by the Department in the permit based on a demonstration that roots will not penetrate the cap or drainage layer.

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 271.113 (relating to closure plan); 25 Pa. Code § 277.142 (relating to revegetation plan); 25 Pa. Code § 277.232 (relating to intermediate cover and slopes); 25 Pa. Code § 277.233 (relating to final cover and grading); and 25 Pa. Code § 277.242 (relating to soil erosion and sedimentation control).