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Parkdale Project • 2 ~ Reclamation Permit <br />1.0 Survey Methodology <br />The delineation work began with a review and analysis of existing data, limited to a <br />topographic map of the project area. The topographic map was examined to determine <br />general slope conditions as well as the potential for vegetation community variability <br />related to physiography. <br />Following the analysis of existing information, the field work was begun. A <br />reconnaissance of the project area was conducted and general vegetation community <br />boundaries were identified. Detailed field work followed the reconnaissance evaluation. <br />In each area proposed to be disturbed, one or more 100-foot transects representative of <br />the vegetation types to be impacted were established. Along each transect, percent cover <br />by vegetation, litter, and rock was estimated by the line-intercept method. In addition, <br />tree heights were estimated and notes made of general observations related to each <br />vegetation community being evaluated as well as to the surrounding area. Following the <br />completion of field work, the local Natural Resources Conservation Service office was <br />visited to obtain copies of aerial photographs from which the vegetation map was <br />completed. <br />