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2016 Revegetation Survey <br />Introduction <br />Visual surveys of the referenced sites were made. Each site was walked or ridden with an <br />ATV to assess the site. Observations were then recorded on an inspection form for future <br />reference (see Appendix). The intent of the inspections was to: <br />1. Assess the effectiveness of past revegetation practices. <br />2. Identify potential problems that exist that may warrant further attention. <br />3. Provide insight to future revegetation efforts. <br />4. Provide information to help develop strategies to correct potential deficiencies. <br />During 2016 we saw initially a wetter than normal winter turning to more normal conditions. <br />Spring was much wetter than normal until mid May with the balance of the year near <br />normal. Overall, 2016 had above average precipitation with 15.28 inches compared to the <br />average annual precipitation of 10.02 inches. <br />No storm events of unusually high intensity were noted. <br />Cheatgrass and tumble mustard were prevalent in 2016. <br />The infestation of rabbits that dominated the summer of 2015 crashed during the winter of <br />2015/16. The wetter than normal moisture helped restore the vegetation to pre -infestation <br />vigor. Little lasting evidence remains as the reclamation appears to have recovered. <br />2015 and Spring 2016 Reclamation <br />The first growing season reclamation did very well. We saw excellent seedling <br />establishment and vigor from a diverse array of species. Some perennial species were even <br />able to produce seed their first year. <br />