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<br />• improves chances of successful shrub re-establishment. The DOW has recommended shrub <br />varieties, but has deferred the decision on location and measures to determine success to the <br />Division. Factors that should be considered with regard to location include; <br />* distance from undisturbed edge <br />• locations in drainages <br />* location to brush and rock piles <br />* north vs south aspect <br />* flat vs steep areas <br />* proximity to water resources <br />* type of shrub related to area of re-establishment <br />Techniques used to establish shrubs are also critical to reclamation success. The Division's <br />experience indicates that including shrubs in the seed mix as the only technique to establish <br />shrubs is mazginal, at best, in achieving shrubs on reclaimed areas. Favorable techniques to <br />consider include; <br />* test plots to optimir~e techniques <br />* strip seeding along contour or on terraces <br />• * live handling of topsoil in isolated areas <br />* mature transplants in limited numbers <br />Determining the success of these efforts is important when release of the lands from liability is <br />requested. Factors to consider when determining shrub density and viability include; <br />* permanent transects <br />* numerical standazds <br />* performance-based standazds <br />The Division would like the applicant to consider these factors with the goal of crafting a <br />revegetation plan that includes re-establishing shrubs. We are interested in working cooperatively <br />with you and value input you have with regard to this issue. Please provide comments and <br />concerns, or if you choose, provide a specific plan for our review. At this time, this issue <br />remains outstanding. <br />Rule 3.02.2 Reclamation Cost Estimate <br />The Division is currently completing review of the reclamation cost estimate information. <br />We anticipate being able to identify any remaining issues by June 13, 1997. <br />• <br />