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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 Perennial Forbs <br /> Sub-Shrubs Annual&Biennial Forbs <br /> Noxious Weeds-Grass 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-West Mine - 2021 <br /> Phase III Bond Release Evaluation <br />