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When counting stems, consideration will be given to shrubs, which spread by above or below • <br />ground runners. <br />A shrub density standazd is not proposed for the haul road corridors for the following reasons. <br />The maximum width of the disturbance azea is approximately 200 feet, representing a minimal <br />disturbance in relation to the surrounding azea. Also, the overstocked and decadent shrub <br />stands, which dominate the area will be complimented with the addition of areas with succulent <br />herbaceous forage. Both livestock and wildlife will be benefited. <br />Seasonal Variety <br />Revegetation success for seasonal variety in the reclaimed areas will not be evaluated since <br />nearly all the species in the premising vegetation types axe cool season species. The seed mixes <br />have been developed to establish the species best adapted to the site, while also establishing <br />species of the same seasonal vaziety. Thus, since the seed mixes are dominated by cool season <br />species and any reestablishing native species aze principally cool season species, seasonal variety <br />measurements are not necessary. • <br />Reference Atea <br />The extended reference area will be monitored during the period of extended liability to more <br />accurately gauge average cover and production for the various community types and evaluate <br />annual climatic affects on the vegetation. Monitoring will be carried out at the same time <br />during revegetation monitoring activities in order to provide a basis for compazison of the <br />status and continued development of the reclaimed plant communities. <br />References <br />Armstrong, David M. 1975. Rocky Mountain Mammals. Rocky Mountain Nature Association, <br />Inc. 174 pp. <br />Carpenter, L.H., O.C. Wallmo, and R.B. Gill. 1979. Forage diversity and dietary selection by <br />wintering mule deer. J. Range Management. 32(3):226-229. • <br />TR-50 56 Revised 07105 <br />