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I-2.0 METHODS <br />I-2.1 Vegetation Tvnes <br />In this study each vegetation type or plant community <br />- is considered to comprise its own geographic or spatial area <br />in recurring and recognizable habitats. Communities delineated <br />within the study area boundaries form a plant 'mosaic' <br />requiring a detailed analysis for adequate characterization. <br />Each homogeneous vegetation type was separated by <br />photointerpretation before analysis was undertaken and was <br />` inspected in the field for mapping accuracy and possible <br />inclusions. Delineation of the mapping unite was based on <br />structural characteristics within the vegetation types present <br />r <br />(i.e., shrubs and trees). <br />r Mapping unit delineation was followed by the drafting <br />- of the vegetation map on stable mylar, and planimetering <br />to determine acreages for each type. <br />I-2.2 Sampling Procedure <br />I-2.2.1 Study Area Description <br />For purposes of this study, boundaries were drawn around <br />` the study areas proposed to be disturbed. The study areas <br />were 1) the proposed coal strip nine and 2) the underground <br />portal. Two vegetation types were delineated for each study <br />., <br />-3- <br />