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and recording the variable intercepted by each of the narrowly focused (0.02") beams (Exhibit 1). In this <br />manner, a total of 100 intercepts per transect were recorded resulting in 1 percent cover per intercept. <br />This methodology and instrumentation facilitates the collection of the most unbiased, repeatable, and <br />precise ground cover data possible. To facilitate diversity calculations, second hits were recorded when an <br />overstory shrub stratum was present. However, these second hits were not included in the determination <br />of ground cover. <br />2.3 Determination of Current Annual Production <br />At all sample sites in the reference and reclamation areas, current annual herbaceous production was <br />collected from a 0.5 mz quadrat frame placed one meter and 900 to the right (clockwise) of the ground <br />cover transect to facilitate avoidance of vegetation trampled by investigators during sample site location <br />(Figure 1). From within each quadrat, all above ground current annual vegetation within the vertical <br />boundaries of the frame was clipped and bagged separately by lifeform as follows: <br />Perennial Grasses <br />5ub-517rubs <br />Noxious Weeds - Grass <br />Perennial Forbs <br />Annual & Biennial Forbs <br />Noxious Weeds - Other <br />All production samples were returned to the lab for drying and weighing. Drying occurred at 1050 C <br />until a stable weight was achieved (24 hours). Samples were then weighed to the nearest 0.1 gram. Total <br />weights for each sample were compiled and converted to pounds per acre prior to success determination. <br />CEDAR CREEK ASSOCIATES, Inc. 7 Bowie #1 Mine - Run of Mine - 2020 <br />Phase III Bond Release Evaluation <br />