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C. Methods to measure herbaceous cover and production, species diversity,and woody plant <br /> density are discussed in 2.05.4(2)(c)(vi)of the PAP. The Division approved these <br /> techniques(4.15.70)). <br /> D. Comparisons between reclaimed and undisturbed areas, in order to demonstrate that <br /> success criteria of 4.15.8 and 4.15.10 have been met,will be based on the following: <br /> Areas with pre-mining communities of Juniper Woodland and Mixed Shrubs will be <br /> seeded with an upland seed mixture. The success of this revegetation effort will be <br /> determined by comparing vegetative cover and herbaceous productivity to reference areas <br /> in those two communities. Species diversity will be considered adequate if at least four <br /> perennial species are present and each accounts for at least 3%relative cover. At least <br /> one of those species will be a forb or shrub. There is no success standard for woody stem <br /> density. <br /> Areas where a pre-mining disturbed meadow existed will be seeded with a meadow seed <br /> mix. Revegetation of these areas will be considered successful if vegetative cover <br /> exceeds 35.3%and herbaceous productivity exceeds 1,602 pounds per acre. These <br /> reflect the cover and productivity of the disturbed meadows prior to mining disturbance. <br /> Species diversity will be adequate if at least two perennial species are present, each <br /> accounting for at least 3%relative cover. <br /> E. The Division approved the reference areas and a technical standard which the applicant <br /> has selected based on the requirements of Rule 4.15.7(3). <br /> F. The reference areas and technical standard will be utilized to determine revegetation <br /> success in a manner which the Division finds acceptable (4.15.7(4)). <br /> XII. Post-mining Land Use <br /> A. The Division is not proposing to approve an alternative post-mining land use. <br /> XIII. Protection of Fish,Wildlife and Related Environmental Values <br /> A discussion of measures to be taken by the BRL to mitigate impacts to wildlife,and in response <br /> to comments and suggestions from the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife,may be found in <br /> Section 2.05.6(2)of the permit. <br /> A. In the future,the applicant may propose the use of persistent pesticides on the site during <br /> mining and/or reclamation operations. The Division must review and approve any such <br /> use prior to implementation(4.18(5)(g)). <br /> B. Fish and wildlife habitat is a planned post-mining land use. The applicant has selected <br /> appropriate plant species and distributions to benefit fish and wildlife (4.18(5)(1)). <br /> XIV. Protection of Underground Mining <br /> A. The Division does not propose to approve surface coal mining activities being conducted <br /> within 500 feet of an active or abandoned underground mine (4.19(1)and 4.22.4(1)). <br /> 23 <br />