§ 88.213. Vegetation: tree and shrub species and seedling standards.
(a) A single tree or shrub species may not comprise more than 50% of the total number of seedlings planted.
(b) When the approved postmining 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.
Source The provisions of this § 88.213 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 (92616).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.185 (relating to nutrients and soil amendments); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.217 (relating to vegetation: standards for successful vegetation).
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