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success achieved and conducted a square root transformation calculation to demonstrate normalcy. The 2015 background woody plant density(WPD),data passed the square-root transformation test. The reverse null test demonstrated that background WPD was achieved for the 2015 background area. The 2016 woody plant density success evaluation is found on page 18 of the application. All areas; background,and fenced concentration plots exceeded the required standard for both required 1 and 2 woody plant density standards. Sample adequacy not achieved. In 2016 the operator collected 75 belt transects on the background(not concentrated plots),area allowing for a direct comparison to the standard. This is acceptable practice. Fenced plots in 2016;Aspen,and Riparian plots,did not achieve statistical sample adequacy. The operator demonstrated using the reverse null formula a square root transformation that the data met normalcy. The concentrated woody stem area plots exceeded the required woody plant standard for the 2016 data. The 2016 upland shrub plot met statistical sample adequacy and exceeded the woody plant standard for 2016. Woody plant success standards were achieved for the 2015 and 2016 sample data for background and the three concentrated shrub communities. Species Diversity Seneca II West has several different criteria for determining reclamation success for species diversity. Mandatory standard A requires that no one species comprise greater than 60%relative cover. For 2015,data Table J-1 demonstrates that the most abundant single species was Western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii),with 23.7%relative cover. This is acceptable for 2015. Alternate Diversity Standard B: 75%species distribution in the combined weighted reference area, equates to 26.8 species per100 sq Meters(sq M). Probability adjusted the value to 20.2 species. 2015 BRB3 Adjusted to remove noxious species equates to 24.8 species/100 sq M.The BRB3 met Alternate Test B for 2015. Alternate Diversity Test C: The similarity index. Refer to table J7 for the 2015 data. The Similarity index between the lifeform species density for prescribed lifeforms for the 2015 BRB3 and the Mean Species Density for the acreage weighted reference area is 73%. This value exceeds 90%of the standard of 70%(0.9 X 70%=63%). Therefore,Alternate Diversity Test C was successful for BRB-3 for 2015. Alternate Diversity Test D: The total number of native species in an adequate sample of 2015 BRB3 herbaceous cover was 39. The total number of native species in an adequate sample of 2015 weighted reference area herbaceous cover was 23.6. The BRB3 native species exceeded that of the 2015 weighted reference area. Alternate Diversity Test D is considered successful for 2015. For 2015,BRB3,Mandatory Test A passed,alternate species diversity tests,B, C and D passed as well. The BRB3 is considered successful for species diversity for 2015. For 2016,the mandatory standard A requires that no one species comprise greater than 60%relative cover. For the 2016 data,Table J5 demonstrates that the most abundant single species was Alfalfa(Medicago sativa)with 28.6%relative cover. This is acceptable for 2016. Permit Number C1982057 Prepared by: R.Reilley NIS,GISP SL6 Phase II and III Page 13 of 16