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<br />Intermediate wheatgrass (Agropyron intermedium) comprises 30.2% relative cover <br />while Western Wheatgras5 (Agropyron smithii) and Orchard grass (Dactylic <br />glomerate) ccmprise 6.3% and 7.9% respectively. One forb, Glaucous aster <br />(,45ter glaucodes>, is dominant and compromises 20.6% relative cover. The <br />combined relative cover of these key species does not exceed the 80% maximum <br />relative cover, therefore no species alone exceeds this standard. <br />- Species noted but not intercepted by the transects include: Elymus <br />cinereus, Phleum pratense, Asclepias speciosa, cirsium arvense, Grindelia <br />squarrosa, Lactuca canadensis and Verbascum thapsus. <br />Conclusions <br />Based on the data collected it is apparent that the cover data in the sampling <br />report submitted May 4, 1992 by Bear Coal Company is accurate. Data indicates <br />that Bear Mine No. 1 and Bear Mine No. 2 currently meet Success Standards for <br />vegetative cover and species diversity. <br />4328E/smr <br />