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• For all types that were sampled for shrub density, either sample adequacy was achieved or <br />the 'maximum' sample size of 50 was taken. Calculated minimum sample sizes were <br />generally very high; as discussed previously, the high variance in these samples comes <br />from 1) natural variability and 2) difficulty in consistent determination of individuals in <br />clonal species such as western snowbeny and Gambel's oak. <br />1992 Semolina (Table B29) <br />In all types sampled in 1992, sample adequacy was achieved for cover with the exception of <br />Alkali Meadow and Alkali Sagebrush/Greasewood which occupied very small areas and had <br />pre-agreed upon maximum sample sizes of 5 and 10, respectively. <br />Production sampling (for those types that were sampled for production in 1992) reached <br />sample adequacy in the Aspen and Improved Pasture - Subirrigated types. In the Steep <br />Mountain Brush type, the maximum of 50 samples was taken without reaching sample <br />adequacy. In the very limited Alkali Meadow type, where a maximum of 5 samples applied, <br />adequacy likewise was not reached. In the CRP type, adequacy was calculated based on green <br />weights (PWCC letter to CMLRD 6/29/92 and CMLRD letter to PWCC 7/24/92); although <br />• with a sample of 32, adequate sample size based on green weights was 29, following oven- <br />drying, adequate sample size rose to 41. <br />Woody plant density sampling (in those types in which trees and shruhs normally occur) <br />resulted in adequate sample size in the Aspen, Mountain Brush, and Sagebrush types. In the <br />Western Wheatgrass/Alkali Sagebrush, Alkali Sagebrush/Greasewood, and Mesic Drainage <br />vegetation types, the applicable maximum sample sizes (50, 10, and 10, respectively) <br />were reached without sample adequacy. <br />• <br />33 <br />