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the Lindsey line-strip method (Lindsey 1955). Cover by shrub species was <br />measured along a 10 meter tape. Density measures for each shrub species were <br />.btained by counting the number of individuals within a 2m by lOm rectangular <br />quadrat. All counted individuals were separated on the basis of height class. <br />Height classes were defined as foiiows; the io~•rest class included individuals <br />ranging from 0.10-0.25m; the second height class included individuals ranging <br />from 0.26-0.50m; the third height class included individuals ranging from 0.51- <br />0.75m, the fourth height class included individuals ranging from 0.76-1.OOm; <br />and the fifth height class included individuals greater than 1.OOm. This <br />parameter gives an indication of the vertical distribution within and between <br />the various species of shrubs. Location of the line-strip was random. The <br />initial point of the line-strip was the central point of the randomly located <br />circular herb cover quadrat. <br />Production Studies. Production estimates were obtained from randomly located <br />l.Om2 circular quadrats. Current years growth for the clipped samples were <br />fractionated on the basis of species for grasses, semi-shrubs, and shrubs. <br />Forbs were separated on the basis of perennials or annuals. Fresh weights were <br />determined far all samples at the time of collection in order to evaluate <br />sample size and sample adequacy. In the laboratory all samples were uniformly <br />dried at 105°C for 24 hours. Oven dried samples were weighed to the nearest <br />milligram. Mean production estimates were calculated for each species or <br />species group for each vegetation type. <br />RESULTS AND DISCUSSION <br />Species List. A list of vascular plant species observed on the Bourg Property <br />~rirre permit area are included in Table 1. A total of 76 species representing <br />23 families were observed within the permit area. Woody species represented <br />3 <br />